Suppose a Basket of Goods and Services Has Been Selected

question 174

Multiple Choice

Suppose a basket of goods and services has been selected to calculate the CPI.In 2002,the basket's cost was $80;in 2008,the basket's cost was $92;and in 2010,the basket's cost was $108.The base year must be

• A)2002.
• B)2008.
• C)one of the years between 2008 and 2010.
• D)The base year cannot be determined from the given information.

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