Cindi's Annual Incomes for 2002, 2006, and 2009 Were $25

question 158

Essay

Cindi's annual incomes for 2002, 2006, and 2009 were $25 000, $51 000, and $42 800 respectively. Given that the Consumer Price Index for the three years 100.0, 109.1, and 114.4 respectively, compute Cindi's real income for 2006 and 2009.

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Perfect Competitor

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Long Run

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