Table 5-5 Gives Data on the Consumer Price Index for a Particular

question 134

Multiple Choice

Table 5-5 gives data on the consumer price index for a particular city. The base year is 2002. Use the table to answer questions .
Table 5-5

-Refer to Table 5-5. What is the inflation rate in 2004?

• A) 20.8%
• B) 22%
• C) 31.5%
• D) 30%

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