Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Even if we know the values of the consumer price index for the years 2009 and 2010,we cannot calculate the inflation rate for 2010 if we do not know which year is the base year.
• B)If we know the base year is 1990,and if we know the value of the consumer price index for the year 2010,then we have all the information we need to calculate the inflation rate for 2010.
• C)If we know the base year is 2000,and if we know the value of the consumer price index for the year 1995,then we have all the information we need to calculate the inflation rate for 1995.
• D)If we know the base year is 2000,and if we know the value of the consumer price index for the year 1995,then we have all the information we need to calculate the percentage change in the cost of living between 1995 and 2000.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income left over for the business after it has paid out dividends to its shareholders.

Useful Life

The estimated time period that an asset is expected to be used by an entity, during which it is anticipated to contribute to the entity's cash flows.

Current Year Profit

The net profit or loss for the ongoing fiscal period, prior to the closing of the accounting books.

Interest Revenue

Earnings received from investments in various financial instruments, including savings accounts, bonds, and loans, where interest is paid to the investor.