EAR=[(1+APR/m)^m]-1
where m=compounding periods
0.17=[(1+APR/2)^2]-1
(1+0.17)=[(1+APR/2)^2]
APR=[(1+0.17)^(1/2)-1]*2
=16.33%(Approx).
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