An Apple Company would like to manufacture and market a new packaging. The company has sold an issue of commercial paper for R1 500 000 and maturity of 90 days to finance the new project. Assuming a 365-day year, what is the annual interest rate on the issue of commercial paper if the value of the commercial paper at maturity is R1 650 000? 36.80%. 36.86%. 40.00%. 40.55%.

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An Apple Company would like to manufacture and market a new packaging. The company has sold an issue of commercial paper for R1 500 000 and maturity of 90 days to finance the new project. Assuming a 365-day year, what is the annual interest rate on the issue of commercial paper if the value of the commercial paper at maturity is R1 650 000?

  1. 36.80%.

  2. 36.86%.

  3. 40.00%.

  4. 40.55%.

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