8. Real vs. Nominal (LO2, CFA1) If the average wage rate increases from $15.23/hour to $15.65/hour and

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8. Real vs. Nominal (LO2, CFA1) If the average wage rate increases from $15.23/hour to $15.65/hour and the inflation rate over the period is 4.2 percent, what is the approximate real increase in wages?

a. 2.8 percent

b. 1.4 percent

c. –1.4 percent

d. –2.8 percent

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Fundamentals Of Investments Valuation And Management

ISBN: 9781260013979

9th Edition

Authors: Bradford Jordan, Thomas Miller, Steve Dolvin

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