The Price of a Taco Was $0

question 59

Multiple Choice

The price of a taco was $0.29 in 1970 and $1.09 in 2000. The CPI was 38.8 in 1970 and 172.2 in 2000. The 2000 price of a taco in 1970 dollars is:

• A) $0.25.
• B) $0.29.
• C) $1.09.
• D) $4.84.

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