Suppose the Consumer Price Index Was 140

question 61

Multiple Choice

Suppose the consumer price index was 140.3 in 2013 and 144.5 in 2014.Therefore, the rate of inflation for 2014 was about:

• A)6.7 percent.
• B)3.0 percent.
• C)1.2 percent.
• D)13.6 percent.

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Definitions:

Pachymeter

An instrument used in ophthalmology to measure the thickness of the cornea, important for assessing eye health.

Peripheral Pulses

The palpable heartbeat in peripheral parts of the body such as the wrists and ankles, indicating blood flow from the heart to different body parts.

Peripheral Vascular Disease

A circulatory disorder that causes reduced blood flow to the limbs due to narrowed blood vessels.

Dorsalis Pedis

An artery located on the top of the foot that supplies blood to the area, palpation of which can be important in assessing peripheral circulation.