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Calculating Implied Interest Rate

An individual, who has no income today but is guaranteed to receive an income of 150inoneyear,choosesaconsumptionplanthatallowsthemtospend150 in one year, chooses a consumption plan that allows them to spend 100 today. This choice leaves them with exactly $0 for consumption in one year. Based on this information, what annual interest rate are they being charged on their loan?

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