If the Price Level for the Last Three Months Has

question 166

Multiple Choice

If the price level for the last three months has been 112, 125, and 126, we would say

• A) inflation was more rapid between the first and second month than between the second and third month.
• B) inflation has steadily increased over the three months.
• C) inflation has been constant over the three months.
• D) inflation was less rapid between the first and second month than between the second and third month.

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