If the Price Index for 2008 Was 100 and the Price

question 89

Multiple Choice

If the price index for 2008 was 100 and the price index for 2009 was 109,then how much did prices change between 2008 and 2009?

• A)1 percent increase
• B)8 percent increase
• C)9 percent increase
• D)12 percent increase
• E)12 percent decrease

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Definitions:

Clutch On Upshifts

The action of engaging the clutch during upward gear changes to smooth the transmission of power in a vehicle.

Pre-Selecting

Pre-selecting involves the advance selection or setting of a mode, gear, or option before it is actively needed, allowing a system or device to respond more quickly or fluidly at the moment of activation.

Twisted Mainshaft

A mainshaft that has suffered deformation, often due to excessive torque or a manufacturing defect, leading to misalignment of gears or components.

Synchronizers

Components in manual transmissions that help match the speeds of the gear to be engaged with that of the output shaft, allowing for smooth shifting.