D.Now, if the inflation rate is 18%, the nominal rate of interest on the CD is 24%, and the interest is not taxable, what is the real interest rate on the CD

Respuesta :

Answer: 6%

Explanation:

Inflation increases prices in an economy and therefore makes a currency weaker because the currency will only be able to buy less than what it was able to.

Inflation therefore affects returns which is why the real returns are the more relevant measure.

The real interest rate accounts for inflation by using the formula:

= Nominal rate - Inflation rate

= 24% - 18%

= 6%