This problem is simply straight forward. The total rate of
return is simply the sum of the real rate of return and the inflation rate,
that is:
77% = 33% + Inflation Rate
Therefore inflation is:
Inflation Rate = 77% - 33%
<span>Inflation Rate = 44%</span>
Out of the choices given, the economic goals focuses on funding technological advances in efficiency production. The correct answer is A.