Which of the following best describes the annual percentage​ rate? A. the effective annual​ rate, after compounding is taken into account B. the quoted interest rate​ which, considered with the compounding​ period, gives the effective interest rate C. the discount​ rate, when compounded more than once a year or less than once a year D. the discount​ rate, when effective annual rate is divided by the number of times it is compounded in a year