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6: Interest Rate Conversions
To convert between a nominal annual interest rate and an effective
annual interest rate that is compounded
continuously
:
1.
Press
"
h
to get the interest conversions menu.
2.
Press
l
for “continuous”.
3.
To convert to the effective rate, key in the nominal rate and press
j
, then press
k
.
4.
To convert to the nominal rate, key in the effective rate and press
k
, then press
j
.
Values of
EFF%
and
NOM%
are shared between the PER and CONT
menus. For example, an effective interest rate in CONT remains stored
in
EFF%
when you exit the CONT menu and enter the PER menu.
Pressing
@c
in either menu clears
NOM%
and
EFF%
in both.
NOM%
NOM%
PER
ICNV
EFF%
EFF%
CONT
P
Shared variables
between PER and CONT
Example: Converting from a Nominal to an Effective Interest Rate.
You are considering opening a savings account in one of three banks.
Which bank has the most favorable interest rate
?
Bank #l
6.7% annual interest, compounded quarterly.
Bank #2
6.65% annual interest, compounded monthly.
Bank #3
6.65% annual interest, compounded continuously.
Keys: Display:
Description:
"
h
"
Displays ICNV menu.
i
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:;0HF?@2"
Displays PER menu.