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Calculating Required Interest Rate
A regional bank has set a goal to generate $15 million in revenue from its commercial lending division this year. The bank's analysts project that they will be able to lend out a total of $250 million to commercial clients. To meet its revenue goal, what average interest rate must the bank charge on these loans? Express your answer as a percentage.
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