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Suppose that the real rate of return on T-bills is 5% and the inflation rate is estimated to be 2.4%.

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Suppose that the real rate of return on T-bills is 5% and the inflation rate is estimated to be 2.4%. What is the nominal rate of return on the T-bills?

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Chapter # 6- Interest Rates and Bond Valuation
Section: Warm-Up-Exercises
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