If the Cost of Shelter Increases by 10 Percent, Then

question 50

Multiple Choice

If the cost of shelter increases by 10 percent, then, other things the same, how much is the CPI likely to increase?

• A) by about 1 percent
• B) by about 3 percent
• C) by about 7 percent
• D) by about 10 percent

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