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John borrowed $1,000.00 with a discount rate of 10% for a duration of six months. Upon taking the loan, he received $950.00 after the discount was applied. The annual rate of interest he is effectively paying on the amount received is 21.05%. This calculation is crucial for understanding the true cost of borrowing and should be clearly demonstrated in homework submissions.

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7. John borrowed $1,000.00 discounted at 10% for six months.
7a. How much did he receive when the loan was made?
7b. What annual rate of interest is he paying for the money actually received?
 
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