What Is the Real Interest Rate Given a Nominal Rate

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the real interest rate given a nominal rate of 8% and an inflation rate of 4.5%?

• A)3.3%
• B)4.5%
• C)4.9%
• D)8.0%

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