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15. Which of the following financing arrangements offers the lowest cost of credit, on an effective annual rate basis? A. A simple interest loan of 12 percent per year. B. A loan with an APR of 11.45 percent, interest compounded quarterly. C. A loan with a stated interest of 11.2 percent, compounded continuously. D. A loan with a stated interest of 11.4 percent, interest compounded monthly