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Problem 3 - Olympiad

What is the effective annual rate of 12% p.a. interest compounded quarterly?

Correct: B

Effective rate = (1 + 0.12/4)^4 - 1 = (1.03)^4 - 1 ≈ 1.1255 - 1 = 12.55%. Correct answer is B.