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The real interest rate is 3

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The real interest rate is 3.0% and the inflation rate is 5.0%. What is the nominal interest rate?

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Nominal interest rate = ((1 + Real interest rate) * (1 + Inflation rate)) - 1
Nominal interest rate = ((1 + 3%) * (1 + 5%)) - 1
Nominal interest rate = 8.15%
 
Answer : 8.15%