Suppose the real rate for Treasury bills is $6$ percent and the inflation rate is $1\mathrm{.}4$ percent. What is rate do you earn on these bills before inflation?

Multiple Choice

$8\mathrm{.}23\%$

$8\mathrm{.}61\%$

$7\mathrm{.}48\%$

$6\mathrm{.}36\%$

$6\mathrm{.}74\%$