To convert between a nominal annual interest rate and an effective
annual interest rate that is compounded
1. Press
2. Press
3. To convert to the effective rate, key in the nominal rate and press
, then press
4. To convert to the nominal rate, key in the effective rate and press
, then press
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
NOM%
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 #1
Bank #2
Bank #3
Keys:
86
6: Interest Rate Conversions
File name : English-M02-1-040308(Print).doc
to get the interest conversions menu.
for "continuous".
.
.
in either menu clears NOM% and EFF% in both.
ICNV
PER
EFF%
P
Shared variables
between PER and CONT
6.7% annual interest, compounded quarterly.
6.65% annual interest, compounded monthly.
6.65% annual interest, compounded continuously.
Display:
Print data : 2004/3/9
continuously
:
CONT
NOM%
EFF%
Description:
Displays ICNV menu.
Displays PER menu.