Answer:
The effective annual rate (EAR) of the paper to Magna is 5.47%
Explanation:
interest rate = [1000000 - 973710]/[973710]
= 2.7%
EAR = (1 + interest rate)^2 - 1
= (1 + 2.7%)^2 - 1
= 5.47%
Therefore, The effective annual rate (EAR) of the paper to Magna is 5.47%