If the PCE Deflator Increased from 88 to 99 in One

question 119

Multiple Choice

If the PCE deflator increased from 88 to 99 in one year, the rate of consumer inflation is:

• A)10.0 percent.
• B)11.0 percent.
• C)12.5 percent.
• D)13.4 percent.

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