How Long Will It Take for the Purchasing Power of $1

question 139

Multiple Choice

How long will it take for the purchasing power of $1 to be cut in half if inflation is 4 percent?

• A) 4.97 years
• B) 7.42 years
• C) 10.72 years
• D) 17.67 years

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