Use the Consumer Price Index Below to Answer the Question

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Multiple Choice

Use the Consumer Price Index below to answer the question. $$\begin{array}{l}\text { Average Annual Consumer Price Index (1982-1984 = 100) }\\\begin{array} { c | c | c | c | c | c } \text { Year } & \text { CPI } & \text { Year } & \text { CPI } & \text { Year } & \text { CPI } \\\hline 1986 & 109.6 & 1995 & 152.4 & 2004 & 188.9 \\1987 & 113.6 & 1996 & 156.9 & 2005 & 195.3 \\1988 & 118.3 & 1997 & 160.5 & 2006 & 201.6 \\1989 & 124.0 & 1998 & 163.0 & 2007 & 207.3 \\1990 & 130.7 & 1999 & 166.6 & 2008 & 215.3 \\1991 & 136.2 & 2000 & 172.2 & 2009 & 214.5 \\1992 & 140.3 & 2001 & 177.1 & 2010 & 218.1 \\1993 & 144.5 & 2002 & 179.9 & 2011 & 224.9 \\1994 & 148.2 & 2003 & 184.0 & 2012 & 229.6\end{array}\end{array}$$
-A book cost $12 in 1987. What was its price in 1990 dollars?

• A)$14
• B)$15
• C)$10
• D)$13

Comprehend the components and applications of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

Recognize the legal accountability of corporate executives in criminal actions under specific laws and doctrines.

Understand the concept and legal implications of strict liability in the context of criminal law.

Recognize the role of criminal law in addressing harm to public health, safety, or morals.

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Dependent Variable

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