The Nominal Rate of Interest Is 3% and the Anticipated

question 415

Multiple Choice

The nominal rate of interest is 3% and the anticipated rate of inflation is 4%. What is the real rate of interest?

• A) 1%
• B) -1%
• C) 4%
• D) 9%

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