Table 16-12

question 29

Multiple Choice

Table 16-12.Will's expenditures on food for three consecutive years,along with other values,are presented in the table below.

-Refer to Table 16-12.Will's 2009 food expenditures in 2010 dollars amount to

• A) $5,500.
• B) $5,250.
• C) $4,975.
• D) $3,625.

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