162 Section 15: SavingsNominal Rate Converted to Continuous Effective Rate

This procedure converts a nominal annual interest rate to the continuous effective rate.

1.Press 1\.

2.Key in the nominal rate as a percentage then press b.

3.Press g>à.

Example: What is the effective rate resulting from a 51/4% passbook rate with continuous compounding?

Keystrokes

Display

 

1\5.25b

 

 

g>

1.05

 

à

5.39

Continuous rate.

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