Thomas Earned a Salary of $50,000 in 2001 and $70,000

question 149

Multiple Choice

Thomas earned a salary of $50,000 in 2001 and $70,000 in 2006.The consumer price index was 177 for 2001 and 265.5 for 2006.Thomas's 2001 salary in 2006 dollars is

• A)$33,333.33.
• B)$56,666.67.
• C)$75,000.00.
• D)$105,000.00.

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