How Is the Inflation Rate Calculated

question 1

Multiple Choice

How is the inflation rate calculated?

• A) by surveying consumer spending
• B) by adding up the price increases of all goods and services
• C) by computing a simple average of the price increase in all goods and services
• D) by determining the percentage increase in the price index from the preceding period

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