Suppose the real interest rate in Brazil is 40 percent, actual inflation is 20 percent, and expected inflation is 20 percent. The nominal interest must then be:

A. 40 percent.
B. 80 percent.
C. 60 percent.
D. 20 percent.


Answer: C

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