In Which of the Following Situations Would You Prefer to Be

question 18

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would you prefer to be the borrower?

• A)The interest rate is 9 percent and the expected inflation rate is 7 percent.
• B)The interest rate is 4 percent and the expected inflation rate is 1 percent.
• C)The interest rate is 13 percent and the expected inflation rate is 15 percent.
• D)The interest rate is 25 percent and the expected inflation rate is 50 percent.

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