If the Nominal Rate of Interest Is 6

question 288

Multiple Choice

If the nominal rate of interest is 6.5% and the inflation rate is 3.0%,what is the real rate of interest?

• A)-9.5%
• B)-3.5%
• C)1.5%
• D)3.5%
• E)9.5%

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