Suppose you place $10,000 in a retirement fund that earns a nominal interest rate of 9%.If you expect inflation to be 5% or lower,then you are expecting to earn a real interest rate of at least

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The real interest rate is calculated by subtracting the inflation rate from the nominal interest rate. If the nominal rate is 9% and inflation is expected to be 5% or lower, the real interest rate would be at least 9% - 5% = 4%.

Suppose You Place $10,000 in a Retirement Fund That Earns