Suppose the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Year X Is

question 74

Multiple Choice

Suppose the consumer price index (CPI) for Year X is 130. This means the average price of goods and services is

• A) currently $130.
• B) 130 percent more in Year X than in the base year.
• C) 130 percent more in the base year than in Year X.
• D) priced at 30 percent more in Year X than in the base year.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The percentage at which interest is paid by a borrower for the use of money that they borrow from a lender.

Gross Amount

The total sum before any deductions are made, such as taxes, discounts, or expenses.

Price Escalation

An increase in the price of products or services over time, often due to factors such as inflation or increased costs of materials.

Firm-Fixed-Price

A type of contract where the price agreed upon is not subject to any adjustments based on the cost experience of the supplier or service provider.