Consider a 2

question 15

Multiple Choice

Consider a 2.75 percent TIPS with an issue CPI reference of 184.2. At the beginning of this year, the CPI was 195.4 and was at 200.5 at the end of the year. What was the capital gain of the TIPS in dollars?

• A)$5.10
• B)$11.20
• C)$16.30
• D)$27.69

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Definitions:

Mass Customization

A marketing and manufacturing technique that combines the flexibility and personalization of custom-made products with the low unit costs associated with mass production.

Market Segmentation

The process of dividing a heterogeneous market into smaller, more homogeneous groups of customers with similar needs, characteristics, or behaviors.