In Year 1 the CPI Is 140,and in Year 2

question 30

Multiple Choice

In year 1 the CPI is 140,and in year 2 the CPI is 160.From year 1 to year 2,Chiang's salary rises from $42,000 to $47,000,and Marta's salary rises from $55,000 to $66,000.Who is "more than keeping up with inflation"?

• A) Marta
• B) Chiang
• C) both Marta and Chiang
• D) neither Marta nor Chiang

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