If an Investment Providing a Nominal Return of 12

question 54

Multiple Choice

If an investment providing a nominal return of 12.25% only offers a real rate of return of 5.70%,then the inflation rate is closest to:

• A)5.70%.
• B)6.20%.
• C)6.55%.
• D)12.25%.

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