Table 24-3
the Following Table Lists the Per Gallon Prices

question 47

Multiple Choice

Table 24-3
The following table lists the per gallon prices of gas and milk for the months of September, October, and November. Assume that the typical consumer buys 30 gallons of gas and 15 gallons of milk each month, and that September is the base period.
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$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Month } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Price of Gas } \\\text { (Dollars per gallon) }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Price of Milk } \\\text { (Dollars per gallon) }\end{array} \\\hline \text { September } & 3.50 & 3.50 \\\hline \text { October } & 3.85 & 3.52 \\\hline \text { November } & 4.25 & 3.58 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 24-3. What is the consumer price index for October?

• A)93.58
• B)86.92
• C)106.86
• D)92.88

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