Cull Incorporated recently borrowed $250,000 from Century Bank when the prime rate was 4%. The loan was for 90 days with interest to be paid at the end of the period with a rate fixed at 1.5% above the prime rate. What is the total interest paid on this loan and what is the effective annual rate? (Assume a 365 day year.)

A) The total interest paid is $3390.41 and the effective annual rate is 5.62%. B) The total interest paid is $13,750 and the effective annual rate is 5.62%. C) The total interest paid is $13,750 and the effective annual rate is 5.55%. D) The total interest paid is $3390.41 and the effective annual rate is 1.36%.

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