Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The CPI can be used to compare dollar figures from different points in time.
• B)The percentage change in the CPI is a measure of the inflation rate,but the percentage change in the GDP deflator is not a measure of the inflation rate.
• C)Compared to the consumer price index (CPI),the GDP deflator is the more common gauge of inflation.
• D)The GDP deflator better reflects the goods and services bought by consumers than does the CPI.

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and circulation.

Hunger

The physical sensation and psychological drive for food intake, resulting from the body's energy needs.

Settling Point

A theory related to body weight regulation, proposing that weight stabilizes around a natural "set point" determined by genetics and environment.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, also known as metabolism's baseline rate.