Arlina Got a 5% Raise While the Rate of Inflation

question 121

Multiple Choice

Arlina got a 5% raise while the rate of inflation was 6%. Arlina's standard of living

• A) fell by 1%.
• B) fell by 3%.
• C) rose by 1%.
• D) rose by 2%.

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