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Credit Card Rates — Quiz

Question 1 • Financial Algebra/Mathematics

Over a 12 -month period, a credit card accrues a total interest of $⁢680 on a $⁢4,000 loan. What is the APR?

Answer
A
18 percent
B
2 point 1 9 percent
C
12 point 5 percent
D
17 percent

Explanation

For a 12-month period, the APR is the interest divided by the amount borrowed, expressed as a percentage. $680 ÷ $4,000 = 0.17, and 0.17 × 100 = 17%, so the correct choice is 17 percent.

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