Luigi is willing to lend Klaus $5,000 for one year at a nominal rate of interest of 7%. Both Luigi and Klaus expect the rate of inflation to be 2% in the next year. What is the real return that Klaus is offering to Luigi?
A. 9%
B. 5%
C. 7%
D. 2%
Answer: B
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