If an investor requires a real return of 3% and the average inflation rate is 4%, what is the lowest acceptable return for the investor? Hint: use the exact method     7.1%     2.9%     3%     7%

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If an investor requires a real return of 3% and the average inflation rate is 4%, what is the lowest acceptable return for the investor?

Hint: use the exact method

   

7.1%

   

2.9%

   

3%

   

7%

 

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