The Consumer Price Index Was 200 in 2008 and 190

question 51

Multiple Choice

The consumer price index was 200 in 2008 and 190 in 2009.The nominal interest rate during this period was 4.5 percent.What was the real interest rate during this period?

• A)- 0.75 percent
• B)- 0.5 percent
• C)9.5 percent
• D)9.75 percent

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