Assume that the money demand function is (M/P)d = 2,200 - 200r, where r is the interest rate in percent. The money supply M is 2,000 and the price level P is 2. The equilibrium interest rate is ______ percent.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: 6
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