You Are Given Information on the Consumer Price Index (CPI),where

question 25

Multiple Choice

You are given information on the consumer price index (CPI) ,where the values given are those for December 31 of each year.
$$\begin{array} { c c } \text { Year } & \text { CPI } \\\hline 1997 & 126.1 \\1998 & 133.8 \\1999 & 137.9 \\2000 & 141.9 \\2001 & 145.8\end{array}$$
In which year was the inflation rate the highest?

• A)1998
• B)1999
• C)2000
• D)2001

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