Interest Rate Conversion
To convert between nominal and effective interest rates, enter the known rate and the number of periods per year, then solve for the unknown rate.
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\Ó | Nominal interest percent. |
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\Ð | Effective interest percent. |
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\Í | Periods per year. |
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Find the annual effective interest rate of 10% nominal interest compounded monthly.
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KeysDisplay Description
J:\Ó | 10.00 | Enters nominal rate. |
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JG\Í | 12.00 | Enters payments per |
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\Ð | 10.47 | Calculates annual |
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effective interest.
For more information on interest rate conversions, refer to the section titled, Interest Rate Conversions in chapter 6, Time Value of Money Calculations in the HP 10bII+ Financial Calculator User’s Guide.
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