Table 13-6 $\begin{array}{|c|c|}\hline \text { Year } & \text { CPI } \\\hline 1996 & 157 \\\hline 1997 & 161 \\\hline 1998 & 163 \\\hline\end{array}$

question 83

Multiple Choice

Table 13-6
$\begin{array}{|c|c|}\hline \text { Year } & \text { CPI } \\\hline 1996 & 157 \\\hline 1997 & 161 \\\hline 1998 & 163 \\\hline\end{array}$
-Refer to Table 13-6.Consider the following values of the consumer price index for 1996,1997,and 1998: The inflation rate for 1997 was equal to

• A) 1.2 percent.
• B) 2.0 percent.
• C) 2.5 percent.
• D) 4.0 percent.

---

Definitions:

Federal Trade Commission

A federal agency established to enforce antitrust laws and promote consumer protection in the United States.

Cease-And-Desist Orders

Legal directives issued by a court or government agency, requiring individuals or entities to stop an alleged illegal or harmful activity.

Unfair Trade Practices

Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by businesses aimed at gaining an unfair advantage in the marketplace.

Woman Movement

Collective efforts aimed at achieving greater rights, equality, and opportunities for women, encompassing various social, economic, and political reforms.