If the CPI Was 125 This Year and 120 Last

question 102

Multiple Choice

If the CPI was 125 this year and 120 last year,then

• A)the cost of the CPI basket of goods and services increased by 4.2 percent this year.
• B)the price level increased by 4.2 percent this year.
• C)the inflation rate for this year was 4.2 percent.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Contrast Effects

The enhancement or reduction in perception and judgement of stimuli when compared to a recently encountered contrasting stimulus.

Absolute Thresholds

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect 50% of the time, varying between individuals and conditions.

Sensory Adaptation

How sensory receptors gradually become less perceptive to continuous stimuli as time passes.

Prices

The amount of money required to purchase goods or services, often determined by factors such as supply and demand.