Answer:
8.09%
Explanation:
Year Inflation rate 1 + Inflation rate
1 0.03 1.03
2 0.04 1.04
3 x 1+x
Average rate 0.05 0.05
1 + Average rate = [(1+r1)*(1+r2)*(1+r3)]^(1/3)
1.05 = [1.03*1.04*(1*x)]^(1/3)
[1.0712*(1+x)] = (1.05)^3
[1.0712*(1+x)] = 1.157625
1 + x = 1.157625 / 1.0712
1 + x = 1.080681
x = 1.080681 - 1
x = 0.080681
x = 8.09%
Thus, the periodic Inflation rate in year 3 is 8.09%