How much would the nominal interest rate be if the real rate of interest were 7 percent and the expected rate of inflation were 4 percent?

Nominal Interest Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation, representing the rate of interest charged by banks or paid on investments.

Expected Rate

The anticipated return on an investment over a specific period, often used for forecasting.

Inflation

A rise in the general price levels of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.