Suppose That You Lend Me $100 for a Year,and That

question 76

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you lend me $100 for a year,and that I agree to pay you $110 at that time (principal plus interest) .Over the intervening year,however,the average price of goods in the economy falls by 4%.The real rate of return that you will earn on your loan to me is therefore equal to

• A)10%.
• B)4%.
• C)14%.
• D)greater than 14%.
• E)6%.

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Definitions:

Tenancy from Month to Month

A rental agreement where the lease period is for one month, automatically renewing each month until either the landlord or tenant decides to terminate it.

Tenancy at Sufferance

A situation where a tenant remains in possession of property after the expiration of the lease, without the consent of the landlord but without being evicted.

Landlord's Rights

Legal rights afforded to landlords, including the right to collect rent, manage property, and evict tenants under certain conditions.

Fair Market Value

The price at which a property would sell on the open market between a willing buyer and seller, each possessing reasonable knowledge of relevant facts and neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell.