Suppose a Basket of Goods and Services Has Been Selected

question 67

Multiple Choice

Suppose a basket of goods and services has been selected to calculate the CPI and 2002 has been selected as the base year. In 2002, the basket's cost was $50; in 2004, the basket's cost was $52; and in 2006, the basket's cost was $54.60. The value of the CPI in 2004 was

• A)96.2.
• B)102.0.
• C)104.0.
• D)152.0.

---

Definitions:

LIFO Cost Flow

A method of stock valuation where the latest items added to the inventory are the first ones to be sold.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct expenses tied to the production of goods sold by a company, including material and labor costs.

Net Income

A company's profit amount after all deductions for expenses and taxes from revenue have taken place.

FIFO Cost Flow

An inventory valuation method (First In, First Out) where goods first purchased or produced are sold or used first.