The Take-Home Pay of Jon Greene and the CPI for 2003

question 41

Multiple Choice

The take-home pay of Jon Greene and the CPI for 2003 and 2007 are: What was Jon's real income in 2007?

• A) $34,046.69
• B) $58,295.96
• C) $59,880.00
• D) $72,475.00
• E) $57,988.24

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