What will be the effective interest rate when the compound interest on ₹4000 in 1.5 years at 12% CI per annum is compounded half-yearly?

12%

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Solution

The correct option is D 6%
When the interest is compounded half-yearly , the effective interest rate becomes half.
So the effective interest rate will be $\frac{12}{2}$ = 6%.

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