A local finance company quotes a 17 percent interest rate on one-year loans. So, if you borrow $30,000, the interest for the year will be $5,100. Because you must repay a total of $35,100 in one year, the finance company requires you to pay $35,100/12, or $2,925.00, per month over the next 12 months.

a. What rate would legally have to be quoted?

b. What is the effective annual rate?