The Consumer Price Index Was 120 in 2013 and 126

question 115

Multiple Choice

The consumer price index was 120 in 2013 and 126 in 2014.The nominal interest rate during this period was 8 percent.What was the real interest rate during this period?

• A)3 percent
• B)2 percent
• C)3.3 percent
• D)12.8 percent

Recognize the impacts of environmental changes and human activity on protist populations and their ecological roles.

Identify characteristics and functions of specific structures in protists (e.g., micronuclei, macronuclei).

Acknowledge the role of protists in human diseases and their treatment.

Explain the ecological significance of protists in energy transfer and as primary producers in ecosystems.

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Definitions:

Consumer Confidence Index

A measure of the overall degree of confidence individuals have in the economic situation and their personal financial situation.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care.

Discretionary Income

The amount of an individual's income left for spending, investing, or saving after taxes and personal necessities (like food and shelter) are taken care of.

Necessities

Essential items required for living, such as food, clothing, and shelter.