Julio Borrows $250 from Ricky

question 156

Multiple Choice

Julio borrows $250 from Ricky. Ricky wants to make a 5% real return on his money, so they both agree on a 5% interest rate paid next year. Both don't anticipate the 5% inflation next year. In this case

• A) Ricky is better off.
• B) Julio will pay $15 a year from now on.
• C) Julio is better off.
• D) Ricky will receive more than 5% of real rate of return a year from now.

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