The CPI Was 238 in One Year and 244 the Following

question 36

Multiple Choice

The CPI was 238 in one year and 244 the following year.How much did prices rise between these two years?

• A)2.46 percent
• B)5.50 percent
• C)2.52 percent
• D)0.03 percent

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