Dewey Earned a Salary of $75,000 in 2001 and $95,000

question 121

Multiple Choice

Dewey earned a salary of $75,000 in 2001 and $95,000 in 2006.The consumer price index was 177 in 2001 and 266 in 2006.Dewey's 2001 salary in 2006 dollars is

• A)$37,711.86.
• B)$49,906.02.
• C)$66,750.00.
• D)$112,711.86.

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