Monte Wants to Make an Investment That Will Have a Real

question 64

Multiple Choice

Monte wants to make an investment that will have a real growth rate of 6%. If the current inflation rate is 2.5%, what annual interest rate will he need to get on his investment to accomplish his goal?

• A) 8.65%
• B) 9.40%
• C) 14.67%
• D) 15.82%

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