Question

Suppose you loaned your grandmother $1000 today. You let her have the money for 1% interest...

Suppose you loaned your grandmother $1000 today. You let her have the money for 1% interest for two years. Unfortunately, inflation is 2%. How much money does grandma give you in 2 years? What is the current purchasing power of your money? Show your calculations.
0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1

Grandmother will give amount=P(1+r)t=1000(1.01)2=1020.1

and inflation is 2% in 2 yearr. Thus net increase in price=4%

new price=1.04old price

Thus purchasing power=1020.1/1.04=980.86

Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
Suppose you loaned your grandmother $1000 today. You let her have the money for 1% interest...
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT