The Inflation Rate in 2007 Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

The inflation rate in 2007 is

• A)the percentage of change between the price index in 2007 and the price index in the base year.
• B)the percentage of change between the price index in 2007 and the price index in 2006.
• C)the difference between the value of price index 2007 and the value of the price index in 2006.
• D)the ratio of the 2007 price index and 2006 price index.

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