Suppose That the CPI Is Currently 200 and Was 40

question 85

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the CPI is currently 200 and was 40 in 1950. Then, according to the CPI, $1 in 1950 purchased the same amount of goods and services as what amount today?

• A)$5
• B)$4
• C)$3
• D)$0.2

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Definitions:

Co-insurance Clause

A provision in insurance policies that requires the policyholder to bear a portion of the losses to which the insurance applies.

Fireproof

Designed or made resistant to fire or its effects, reducing the risk of fire damage.

Co-insurance Clause

A provision in insurance policies that requires the policyholder to bear a portion of the costs of a claim, encouraging insured parties to not underinsure their assets.

Fireproof

A property or material that is resistant to or capable of withstanding damage from fire.