In the Country of Suchnott, the Price of Silver Increased

question 312

Multiple Choice

In the country of Suchnott, the price of silver increased from $30 per ounce to $32 per ounce during a time when the overall price level increased by 5 percent. During this period, the real price of silver

• A)increased.
• B)decreased.
• C)stayed the same.
• D)might have increased, decreased or stayed the same; more information is needed to be sure.

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