Which of the following is correct regarding the APR?

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Which of the following is correct regarding the APR?

The APR is the rate which lenders are required to disclose.
 
The APR is greater than the effective annual rate.
 
The APR formula for rate disclosure is [1 + (r/m)]m-1.
 
The APR considers all the effects of compounding.
 
The APR is best used to compare offers from various lenders.
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APR:

  • It refers to the annual rate charged on a loan or earned on an investment.
  • APR is used by lenders and might not reflect the true cost of borrowing.

 

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