Your firm invested $2,506,900 in 230-day commercial paper today. At the end of the investment period (in 230 days) the firm will receive $2,596,100.

a. What is the 230-day holding period rate of return on the investment? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

HPR %

b. How many 230-day periods are there in one year? (Use a 365-day year. Round your answer to 4 decimal places.)

Number of periods %

c. What is the annual percentage rate APR earned on the investment? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

APR %

d. What is the effective annual rate (EAR)? (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

EAR %