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Asha earns a nominal return of 10% a year while inflation is 6%. Using the approximate method (nominal return minus inflation), her real return is closest to:
Her real return is about 4%. The approximate real return equals the nominal return minus inflation, so 10% less 6% gives 4%. This shows the actual increase in purchasing power after price rises are accounted for.
- A16%
- B4%Correct
- C6%
- D60%
Explanation
Real return is approximately nominal return less inflation: 10% - 6% = 4%. Adding them gives 16%, which is the wrong sign. Using 6% just repeats the inflation rate.
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