Max Invested in His Employer's Stock Program in 2011

question 3

Multiple Choice

Max invested in his employer's stock program in 2011. The annual yield for his investment was 4%, and the inflation rate was 4%. What was the real growth rate of this investment?

• A) −2%
• B) 0%
• C) 3.9%
• D) 4%

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