A loan for a new car costs the borrower .8% per month. What is the EAR? Investments Chapter 5 A loan for a new car costs the borrower .8% per month. What is the EAR? A. .80% B. 6.87% C. 9.6% D. 10.03% Answer: D. 10.03% 1.00812 - 1 = 10.03% Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+