A Bond Investment Yielded 8

question 21

Multiple Choice

A bond investment yielded 8%. If inflation was 3%, what real return did the bond offer? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

• A)+4.9%
• B)+5.2%
• C)+1.0%
• D)-4.6%

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