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Management · Q1251

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Management · question 1251

Q1251

If the Money Discount Rate is 19% and Inflation Rate is 12%, then the Real Discount Rate is:

A.
7%
B.
5%
C.
5.70%
D.
6.25%
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The formula to calculate the Real Discount Rate is:

Real Rate = [(1 + Money Rate) / (1 + Inflation Rate)] - 1

Substitute the given values:

Real Rate = [(1 + 0.19) / (1 + 0.12)] - 1

Real Rate = (1.19 / 1.12) - 1

Real Rate = 1.0625 - 1 = 0.0625 or 6.25%

Conclusion: The Real Discount Rate is 6.25%, so the correct answer is Option D.