Given a nominal interest rate of 26% and an inflation rate of 12%, what is the approximate real interest rate?

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To find the real interest rate, use the formula: Real Rate ≈ Nominal Rate - Inflation Rate. Here, 26% - 12% = 14%, but the exact calculation is (1 + 0.26) / (1 + 0.12) - 1 = 0.125 or 12.5%. Therefore, the correct answer is 12.50%.

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