This question is related to the future value of growing annuity. It is given by;

`FV = A((1+i)^n-1)/i`

FV = Future value of the time period n

A = Initial payment at n=1

i = compound rate

n = number of payment period considered

For the question;

FV = $25000

A = $150

n = 120 months

`FV = A((1+i)^n-1)/i`

`25000 = 150((1+i)^120-1)/i`

`(25000/150) = ((1+i)^120-1)/i`

For ease of calculation we can set `(1+i) = r`

Then ;

`(25000/150) = (r^120-1)/(r-1)`

No using a scientific calculator you can solve this.

It will give r as;

`r = 1.00525`

`i = 0.00525`

So the monthly interest rate `= 0.00525xx100`

Annual interest rate `= 0.00525xx100xx12 = 6.31%`

So the annual interest rate would be 6.31%.