Anna's $500,000 was invested in a bank for 5 years at 10% interest rate compounded quarterly. If the inflation rate is 12% continuously for 5 years,

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Anna's $500,000 was invested in a bank for 5 years at 10% interest rate compounded quarterly. If the inflation rate is 12% continuously for 5 years, 

1. Did she lost or earn money in the form of interest? How much? 

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