Your bank pays a 5% nominal rate of interest. The interest is compounded quarterly. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

a. The periodic rate of interest is 5% and the effective rate of interest is also 5%

b. The periodic rate of interest is 1.25% and the effective rate of interest is 2.5%.

c. The periodic rate of interest is 1.25% and the effective rate of interest is greater than 5%.

d. The periodic rate of interest is 2.5% and the effective rate of interest is 5%.