What is the PER, APR and the EAR for a $15,000, 9 month (short term), where the stated rate is 6%
1.Use the simple interest calculation
PER
APR
EAR
2. Use the discount interest loan method
PER
APR
EAR
1.Use the simple interest calculation
PER = Number of Periods - 9 Months
APR = Annual Percentage Rate = Stated Interest rate = 6%
EAR = Effective Annual rate = Stated Interest Rate = 6% (EAR will be equal to APR in simple interest method)
2. Use the discount interest loan method
PER = Number of Periods - 9 Months
APR = Stated Interest rate = 6%
EAR = Effective Annual rate = [(1 + APR/12)^12 - 1]
EAR = [(1 + 0.06/12)^(12) - 1
EAR = 1.0617 - 1]
EAR = 6.17%
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