If the Current Inflation Rate Is 5%, Then the Nominal

question 5

Multiple Choice

If the current inflation rate is 5%, then the nominal rate necessary for you to earn an 8% real interest rate on your investment is closest to:

• A) 4.9%
• B) 3.0%
• C) 13.0%
• D) 13.4%

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