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29 January, 13:09

Suppose you have $200,000 in a bank term account. You earn 5% interest per

annum from this account.

You anticipate that the inflation rate will be 4% during the year. However, the

actual inflation rate for the year is 6%.

Calculate the impact of inflation on the bank term deposit you have and

examine the effects of inflation in your city of residence with attention to food

and accommodation expenses.

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  1. 29 January, 14:34
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    Kindly check explanation

    Explanation:

    Account balance or principal = $200,000

    Interest rate per annum = 5% = 0.05

    Actual inflation rate for the year = 6% = 0.06

    Period = 1 year

    Amount at the end of one year:

    Principal * (period + interest rate)

    $200,000 * (1 + 0.05)

    $200,000 * (1.05) = $210,000

    With anticipated inflation rate of 4%:

    $200,000 * (1 + 0.04)

    $200,000 * (1.04) = $208,000

    Purchasing power = $208,000

    At this rate of inflation, $208,000 will buy us what $200,000 can buy today.

    Excess amount = $210,000 - $208,000 = $2000

    $2000 will be earned if the principal is placed in bank.

    With actual inflation rate of 6%:

    $200,000 * (1 + 0.06)

    $200,000 * (1.06) = $212,000

    Purchasing power = $212,000

    With inflation rate of 6%, $200,000 today will be equivalent to $212,000 after one year and as such will be required to purchase the same items $200,000 can today.

    Deficit amount = $210,000 - $212,000 = $ (2000) deficit
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