If Inflation Is Anticipated to Be 10 Percent During the Next

question 58

Multiple Choice

If inflation is anticipated to be 10 percent during the next year while a nominal rate of 20 percent will be earned on U.S. Treasury bills, then what is the accurate real rate of return on these securities?

• A) 20.00%
• B) 10.00%
• C) 9.09%
• D) None of the above

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