UEFA Inc. intends to borrow $750,000 to support its short-term financing requirements during the next year. The financing alternatives offered by the bank include the following

Alternative 1: A discount interest loan with a simple interest of 9.50 percent and no compensating balance requirement.

Alternative 2: A 10 percent simple interest loan that has a 15 percent compensating balance requirement.

Alternative 3: A $1 million revolving line of credit with simple interest of 9.50 percent paid on the amount borrowed and a 0.50 percent commitment fee on the unused balance. No compensating balance is required.

Compute the effective