1) The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to nominal rate of 6% per annum payable half-yearly is A) 6.06% B) 6.07% C) 6.09% D) 6.11% E) 6.10% Answer: Option CExplanation:Amount of Rs. 100 for 1 yrs when CI half yearly =[100(1+3100)2] =106.09 ∴ Effective Rate =106.09−100 = 6.09 %