According to the March 2012 Consumer Price Index (CPI),the Top

question 74

Multiple Choice

According to the March 2012 consumer price index (CPI) ,the top three consumer expenditure categories are,respectively:

• A) housing, transportation, and entertainment.
• B) transportation, housing, and energy.
• C) housing, medical care, and food and beverages.
• D) transportation, housing, and medical care.
• E) housing, transportation, and food and beverages.

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