For Purposes of Calculating the CPI,the Apparel Category of Consumer

question 118

Multiple Choice

For purposes of calculating the CPI,the apparel category of consumer spending includes the cost of

• A)clothing,but not footwear or jewelry.
• B)clothing and footwear,but not jewelry.
• C)clothing and jewelry,but not footwear.
• D)clothing,footwear,and jewelry.

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