Question

Over the past year you earned a nominal rate of interest of 10% on your money. The inflation rate was 5% over the same period. The exact actual growth rate of your purchasing power was A. 15.5%. B. 10.0%. C. 5.0%. D. 4.8%. E. 15.0%.

Answer 1

5%

Step-by-step explanation:

Purchasing power refers to the amount of goods and services a unit of currency can buy.

Purchasing power can be determined by finding the real interest rate.

Real interest rate = Nominal interest rate - inflation rate

10% - 5% = 5%

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