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question 20

Multiple Choice

Annual inflation is expected to be 3.5% over the next 5 years. Heather's real MARR is 6%, compounded semiannually. What is the effective actual MARR per half a year?

• A)4.78%
• B)5.67%
• C)7.12%
• D)8.26%
• E)9.71%

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