A high school student received an $8,000 student loan in 2022. He then paid off the loan with $8,500 (w/ interest) in 2023.. The consumer price index in 2022 was 300 and 327 in 2023. What is the real interest rate on the loan?

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A high school student received an $8,000
student loan in 2022. He then paid off the
loan with $8,500 (w/ interest) in 2023..
The consumer price index in 2022 was
300 and 327 in 2023. What is the real
interest rate on the loan?
Transcribed Image Text:A high school student received an $8,000 student loan in 2022. He then paid off the loan with $8,500 (w/ interest) in 2023.. The consumer price index in 2022 was 300 and 327 in 2023. What is the real interest rate on the loan?
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