Suppose the Price of a Litre of Milk Rises from $1

question 116

Multiple Choice

Suppose the price of a litre of milk rises from $1 to $1.25 and the price of a T-shirt rises from $8 to $10.If the CPI rises from 150 to 175,what will people likely buy?

• A) more milk and more T-shirts
• B) more milk and fewer T-shirts
• C) less milk and more T-shirts
• D) less milk and fewer T-shirts

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Definitions:

Purchases

The act of buying goods or services, involving the transfer of money or other forms of payment from buyer to seller.

Marginal Tax Rates

The amount of tax paid on an additional dollar of income, which can vary by income level and type of taxpayer.

Federal Personal Income Tax

A tax levied by the federal government on the annual income of individuals, with rates varying based on income levels.

Average Tax Rates

The ratio of total taxes paid to total income, expressing the fraction of income that is paid in taxes.