Answer:
−1.89%
Explanation:
Calculation for what real rate of return is earned by an investor
First step is to calculate the Nominal return
Nominal return = [$960 + (0.08 × $1,000) − $1,000] / $1,000
Nominal return = [$960 + $80 − $1,000] / $1,000
Nominal return = $40/ $1,000
Nominal return= 0.04
Now let calculate the real rate of return
Real rate of return = 1.04 / 1.06 − 1
Real rate of return= −0.0189*100
Real rate of return= −1.89%
Therefore the real rate of return is earned is = −1.89%
