If the Real Interest Rate Is 4% and the Inflation

question 131

Multiple Choice

If the real interest rate is 4% and the inflation rate is 9%,then the nominal interest rate equals

• A) 4%.
• B) 5%.
• C) 9%.
• D) 13%.
• E) 36%.

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