In 1970,Professor Plum Earned $12,000;in 1980,he Earned $24,000;and in 1990,he

question 118

Multiple Choice

In 1970,Professor Plum earned $12,000;in 1980,he earned $24,000;and in 1990,he earned $36,000.If the CPI was 40 in 1970,60 in 1980,and 100 in 1990,then in real terms,Professor Plum's salary was highest in

• A)1980 and lowest in 1970.
• B)1980 and lowest in 1990.
• C)1990 and lowest in 1970.
• D)1990 and lowest in 1980.

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