If the Nominal Interest Rate Is 8 Percent and the Rate

question 13

Multiple Choice

If the nominal interest rate is 8 percent and the rate of inflation is 2 percent, what is the real interest rate?

• A) 4 percent
• B) 6 percent
• C) 10 percent
• D) 16 percent

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