If the Nominal Interest Rate on Saving Is 5% and the Expected

question 35

Multiple Choice

If the nominal interest rate on saving is 5% and the expected inflation rate is 2%, what is the after-tax return on saving if the tax rate is 25%?

• A)1.75%
• B)2.25%
• C)3%
• D)5.75%

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