Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Inflation is a general rise in the level of prices.
• B) Inflation can affect an individual's purchasing power when money is used as a store of value.
• C) The consumer price index is based on two factors: the cost of housing and the cost of transportation.
• D) The consumer price index measures the changes in prices of goods purchased by a typical consumer.
• E) The base amount for the consumer price index is 100.

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