What Is the Minimum Nominal Rate of Return That You

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum nominal rate of return that you should accept if you require a 4% real rate of return and the rate of inflation is expected to average 3.5% during the investment period?

• A) 7.36%
• B) 7.50%
• C) 7.64%
• D) 8.01%

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Definitions:

Price

The price one must pay to obtain a good or service.

Claret

A term often used in British English to refer to red Bordeaux wine.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how different goods or bundles of goods provide satisfaction or utility to a consumer.

Substitution Effect

The change in the consumption of goods as a result of a change in their relative prices, holding the consumer's utility level constant.