Assume you have $2,000 in a savings account at the beginning of the year and the price level is equal to 100.If the price level is equal to 120 at the end of the year,the real value of your savings is closest to
A)$1,667.
B)$1,880.
C)$2,120.
D)$2,400.

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The real value of savings is calculated by adjusting for inflation. If the price level increases from 100 to 120, the real value is $2,000 * (100/120) = $1,667.

Assume You Have $2,000 in a Savings Account at the Beginning