If the Consumer Price Index Is 172

question 60

Multiple Choice

If the Consumer Price Index is 172.2 (1982-84 = 100) , what is the purchasing power of the dollar?

• A) $1.00
• B) $0.33
• C) $0.58
• D) $0.50
• E) $0.72

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