If the CPI Changes from 125 to 120 Between 2010

question 192

Multiple Choice

If the CPI changes from 125 to 120 between 2010 and 2011, how did prices change between 2010 and 2011?

• A)Prices increased by 5%.
• B)Prices decreased by 5%.
• C)Prices increased by 25%.
• D)Prices decreased by 4%.
• E)Prices increased by 125%.

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Intraperiod Tax Allocation

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