The CPI Was 154 in One Year and 165 the Following

question 122

Multiple Choice

The CPI was 154 in one year and 165 the following year.How much did prices rise between these two years?

• A) 5.46 percent
• B) 6.67 percent
• C) 7.14 percent
• D) 0.07 percent

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