The Nominal Price of Milk Was $2

question 45

Short Answer

The nominal price of milk was $2.25 in 1998 while the CPI was 163.0 that year. Also, the CPI in 1970 was 38.8. What was the real value of 1998 milk in terms of 1970 dollars?

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Definitions:

Horizontal Analysis

Horizontal analysis is a technique in financial analysis where figures in financial statements over different periods are compared to identify trends and growth patterns.

Vertical Analysis

A method of financial statement analysis in which each entry for each of the three major categories of accounts (assets, liabilities, and equities) in a balance sheet is represented as a proportion of the total account.

Base Amount

A reference value or starting point used for financial calculations, such as determining percentages or comparisons.

General-purpose Financial Statements

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