A Person Invests in a Fund Earning Interest at J₂

question 19

Multiple Choice

A person invests in a fund earning interest at j₂ = 6%.The annual rate of inflation is 2% in year 1,2.5% in year 2,and 3.0% in year 3.What is the annual real interest rate,compounded once a year,earned over the 3-year period?

• A)3.42%
• B)3.47%
• C)3.50%
• D)3.59%

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