If the Consumer Price Index Is 180 in Year 1

question 147

Multiple Choice

If the consumer price index is 180 in year 1 and 190 in year 2, the inflation rate between year 1 and year 2 is about:

• A)5.26%.
• B)5.56%.
• C)6.5%.
• D)10%.

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