If the Consumer Price Index Was 100 in the Base

question 179

Multiple Choice

If the consumer price index was 100 in the base year and 112 the following year, what was the inflation rate?

• A) 1.2 percent
• B) 11.2 percent
• C) 12 percent
• D) 112 percent

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways within the brainstem, involved in controlling alertness and consciousness.

Brainstem

A region at the base of the brain that controls vital functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Amygdala

Two lima-bean–sized neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotion.

Reward Centers

Areas in the brain, particularly within the limbic system, that are responsible for the sensation of pleasure in response to certain stimuli, playing a crucial role in motivation and reward-based learning.