Answer:
2.88%
Explanation:
Use the following formula to calculate the real rate of return
Real rate of return = [tex]\frac{( 1 + Nominal interest rate )}{( 1 + inflation rate)} -1[/tex]
Where
Nominal Interest rate = 7% = 0.07
Inflation rate = 4% = 0.04
Placing values in the formula
Real rate of return = [tex]\frac{( 1 + 0.07 )}{( 1 + 0.04)} -1[/tex]
Real rate of return = [tex]\frac{1.07}{1.04} -1[/tex]
Real rate of return = 1.0288 - 1
Real rate of return = 0.0288
Real rate of return = 2.88%
