Answer:
The effective annual rate is 5.57%
Explanation:
The interest rate that is actually earned or paid on investment or loan including the compounding effect over a given period of time. It is also known as rate.
Effective interest rate = [ ( 1 + r/m )^m ] - 1
Effective interest rate = [ ( 1 + 5.42%/12 )^12 ] - 1
Effective interest rate = [ ( 1 + 0.0542/12 )^12 ] - 1
Effective interest rate = 0.055567 x 100
Effective interest rate = 5.5667% = 5.57%
