In year 1 the price level is constant and the nominal rate of interest is 6 percent. But in year 2 the inflation rate is 3 percent. If the real rate of interest is to remain at the same level in year 2 as it was in year 1, then in year 2 the nominal interest rate must fall by 3 percentage points. rise by 9 percentage points. rise by 6 percentage points. rise by 3 percentage points.