Lenders and Borrowers Expect the Inflation Rate to Equal the Actual

question 4

Essay

Lenders and borrowers expect the inflation rate to equal the actual inflation rate. The consumer price index is 110 in year 1 and 126.5 in year 2. If the interest rate charged by Richie Rich in year 2 is 40%, what is Rich's real interest rate?

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