Suppose That the Consumer Price Index for a Particular Economy

question 86

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the Consumer Price Index for a particular economy rose from 110 to 120 in year 1, 120 to 130 in year 2, and 130 to 140 in year 3.We could conclude that this economy is experiencing

• A)accelerating inflation.
• B)deflation.
• C)disinflation.
• D)a constant rate of inflation.

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the period in which they actually occurred.

Straight-Line Method

A process for figuring out depreciation or amortization by spreading the asset’s price evenly over its operational life.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decline in its value over time.

Gain or Loss

The financial result of selling an asset for more or less than its purchase price, respectively.