Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Even if we know the values of the consumer price index for the years 2009 and 2010,we cannot calculate the inflation rate for 2010 if we do not know which year is the base year.
• B)If we know the base year is 1990,and if we know the value of the consumer price index for the year 2010,then we have all the information we need to calculate the inflation rate for 2010.
• C)If we know the base year is 2000,and if we know the value of the consumer price index for the year 1995,then we have all the information we need to calculate the inflation rate for 1995.
• D)If we know the base year is 2000,and if we know the value of the consumer price index for the year 1995,then we have all the information we need to calculate the percentage change in the cost of living between 1995 and 2000.

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Definitions:

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a specific good or service that is available to consumers at a given price point and time.

Ice Cream

A sweet, frozen dessert made from a combination of dairy products, sweeteners, and flavorings.

Inferior Good

A type of good whose demand decreases when consumer income rises, unlike normal goods, for which demand increases with income.

Quantity Demanded

The amount of a product consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price over a specified time period.