Which investment has the highest effective annual rate?

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a An investment paying annual interest of $12\mathrm{.}0\%$ compounded annually.

b An investment paying annual interest of $11\mathrm{.}8\%$ compounded semi$-$annually.

c An investment paying annual interest of $11\mathrm{.}6\%$ compounded quarterly.