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Chapter 8, Problem 13QP
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To determine: The real return.
Real
The real rate of return refers to the actual interest rate at which the investment is earned considering the inflation value of every year.
Nominal Rate of Return:
The nominal rate of return is that rate of interest which is considered before inflation. The companies provide loans on this stated rate.
Inflation Rate:
The rate at which the general level of prices of commodities increase is said as the rate of inflation. The rise in this rate causes fall in the
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