EBK CONTEMPORARY ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
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ISBN: 9780134123950
Author: Park
Publisher: PEARSON CUSTOM PUB.(CONSIGNMENT)
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Chapter 11, Problem 1P
To determine
Calculate the inflation rate.
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Explanation of Solution
Time period is denoted by n, interest rate is denoted by i, and inflation rate is denoted by f.
Inflation rate can be calculated as follows.
Inflation rate is 5.9874%.
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