Suppose You Postpone Consumption So That by Investing at 8

question 18

Multiple Choice

Suppose you postpone consumption so that by investing at 8% you will have an extra $800 to spend in one year.Suppose that inflation is 4% during this time.What is the approximate real increase in your purchasing power?

• A)$800
• B)$600
• C)$400
• D)$200

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