-The Data in the Table Above Shows the Consumption by }

question 184

Multiple Choice

$$\begin{array} { c c c c } \text { Item } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Quantity } \\( 2009 ) \end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Price } \\( 2009 ) \end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Price } \\( 2010 ) \end{array} \\\hline \text { Salt } & 2 & \$ 1.00 & \$ 2.00 \\\text { Bread } & 20 & \$ 2.50 & \$ 3.00 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-The data in the table above shows the consumption by families in a small (poor) economy.The families consume only salt and bread.The reference base period is 2009.The cost of the CPI market basket in 2010 is

• A) $5.00.
• B) $64.00.
• C) $8.50.
• D) $52.00.
• E) unable to be calculated because information is needed about the quantities purchased in 2008.

---

Definitions:

Deceptive Advertising

Marketing practices that mislead or lie to consumers about the product or service being offered.

Mislead

To guide someone into a wrong direction or understanding intentionally or unintentionally.

Telephone Consumer Protection Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1991 that restricts telemarketing calls, the use of automatic dialing systems, prerecorded voice messages, SMS text messages, and fax machines, to protect consumers from unsolicited advertisements.

Commissioners

Officials appointed or elected to a commission, responsible for regulating certain activities, enforcing laws, and overseeing specific governmental functions.