73. On January 1, 2010, Lynn Company borrows $2,000,000 from National Bank at 11% annual interest. In addition, Lynn is required to keep a compensatory balance of $200,000 on deposit at National Bank which will earn interest at 5%. The effective interest that Lynn pays on its $2,000,000 loan is a.  10.0%. b.  11.0%. c.  11.5%. d.  11.6%. Solution Interest paid on $1.8 million = $198,000 Interest paid on $200,000 savings = $12,000 [$200,000×(11%-5%)] Total interest paid = $210,000 Net funds received for utilisation = $1.8 million Effective interest rate = 11.6% [$210,000÷$1,800,000] Correct option is (d) .