If the Current Inflation Rate Is 4% and You Have

question 16

Multiple Choice

If the current inflation rate is 4% and you have an investment opportunity that pays 10%,then the real rate of interest on your investment is closest to:

• A)10.0%.
• B)14.0%.
• C)6.0%.
• D)5.8%.

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