The Price Index in 2012 Is 120,and in 2013 It

question 8

Multiple Choice

The price index in 2012 is 120,and in 2013 it is 127.2.What is the inflation rate?

• A)5 percent
• B)6 percent
• C)7.2 percent
• D)8.4 percent

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Definitions:

Forgone Entrepreneurial Income

The potential earnings that an entrepreneur sacrifices by choosing to operate their business instead of working elsewhere for a salary.

Production Costs

Expenses incurred in the manufacturing or production process, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Average Product

The output produced per unit of input, calculated by dividing total output by the total number of units of the input used.

Nonlabor Resources

Resources used in the production of goods and services that do not involve labor, such as capital, land, and raw materials.