One Payment Stream Is Being Compared to Another

Multiple Choice

One payment stream is being compared to another. The first option is for $600 quarterly payments over 8 years at an interest rate of 4% compounded quarterly. The second option is for $50 monthly payments over 8 years, with interest compounded monthly. Determine the nominal rate of interest to be offered on the second option for both options to have equal future values.

A) 10.31%
B) 10.21%
C) 10.11%
D) 11.01%
E) 10.93%