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Finance - Banking - Business The Majlis Vol 26 No 10, p.11

I obtained a loan of $8,000 many years ago.

Question

I obtained a loan of $8,000 many years ago. How much do I have to repay today in view of inflation?

Answer

The amount to be repaid should be the amount of gold which the $8000 could procure on the date the loan was given. If for example, the $8,000 could procure three ounces of gold on the date the loan was given, then when it is repaid, three ounces of gold or its current value should be given.

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