ABC issues $10 million in bonds on January 1, 2018. The bonds have a ten-year term and pay interest semiannually on June 30 and December 31 each year. Below is a partial bond amortization schedule for the bonds: Date Cash Paid Interest Expense Increase in Carrying Value Carrying Value 1/1/2018 $8,640,967 6/30/2018 $300,000 $345,639 $45,639 8,686,606 12/31/2018 300,000 347,464 47,464 8,734,070 6/30/2019 300,000 349,363 49,363 8,783,433 12/31/2019 300,000 351,337 51,337 8,834,770 What is the stated annual rate of interest on the bonds

Jason is looking for an engagement ring to offer his girlfriend. he has found a similar ring at each of four different jewelry stores. he doesn't have enough money to pay for the ring in cash, so he is planning on opening a line of credit (credit card) at the store he ends up buying the ring from. the chart below outlines the difference in the price of the rings the different stores offer as well as the difference in credit options. jason plans to pay off the ring purchase in 36 months. according to the information in the table, which of the jewelry stores will have the cheapest ring in the end?