The annual inflation rate is expected to be 5 percent over the next 3 years. Juan plans to take out a 3-year loan to purchase an automobile. If Juan decides not to take out the loan if the real interest rate exceeds 3 percent, the highest nominal interest rate he is willing to pay is.

A) 2 percent
B) 3 percent
C) 8 percent
D) 15 percent
E) 25 percent