Answer:
0.029 or 2.94%
Explanation:
We know that
Real rate of return = {( 1 + nominal rate of return) ÷ ( 1+ inflation rate)} - 1
where,
Nominal rate equal to
= (Rise salary ÷ base salary)^1 ÷ number of years - 1
= ($63,814 ÷ $50,000)^1 ÷ 5 - 1
= 5%
And, the inflation rate is 2%
So, the real rate of return would be
= {( 1 + 0.05) ÷ ( 1 + 0.02)} - 1
= 0.029 or 2.94%