The Consumer Price Index for Planet Econ Consists of Only

question 113

Multiple Choice

The consumer price index for Planet Econ consists of only two items: books and hamburgers.In 2011,the base year,the typical consumer purchased 10 books for $20 each and 200 hamburgers for $1 each.In 2012,the typical consumer purchased 12 books for $23 each and 300 hamburgers for $1.15 each.The consumer price index for 2012 on Planet Econ equals

• A) 100.
• B) 115.
• C) 125.
• D) 135.
• E) 155.

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Definitions:

Blood-Forming Organs

Organs responsible for the production of blood cells, including the bone marrow, spleen, and the lymphatic system.

Carcinoma

A malignant tumor from epithelial tissue.

Sarcoma

Malignant tumors of the connective, muscle, or bone tissue.

Major Histocompatibility Complex

A set of genes that play a critical role in immune system function by helping the body recognize and differentiate between self and non-self antigens.