Suppose that you buy a four-year 8.7% bond at its face value. Question: What will be your total real return over the four years if inflation is 5.7% in the first year, 5.0% in the second, and 4.2% in the third, and 2% in the fourth? Multiple Choice O O O 20.03% 18.35% 19.44% 16.67%

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Suppose that you buy a four-year 8.7% bond at its face value.
Question: What will be your total real return over the four years if inflation is 5.7% in the first year, 5.0% in the second, and 4.2% in the third, and 2% in the fourth?
Multiple Choice
O
O
20.03%
18.35%
19.44%
16.67%
17.58%
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that you buy a four-year 8.7% bond at its face value. Question: What will be your total real return over the four years if inflation is 5.7% in the first year, 5.0% in the second, and 4.2% in the third, and 2% in the fourth? Multiple Choice O O 20.03% 18.35% 19.44% 16.67% 17.58%
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