What Is the Purchasing Power of $100,000 at an Inflation

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the purchasing power of $100,000 at an inflation rate of 10% over 20 years?

• A)$62,092
• B)$38,554
• C)$100,000
• D)$14,864
• E)$98,039

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