If the Consumer Price Index (1982-1984 = 100) Is 237

question 14

Multiple Choice

If the Consumer Price Index (1982-1984 = 100) is 237.1, this means that:

• A) prices have increased 137.1 percent so that it now costs $237.10 to buy goods and services that cost $100 in 1982-1984.
• B) prices have increased 237.1 percent so that it now costs $337.10 to buy goods and services that cost $100 in 1982-1984.
• C) since 1982-1984 = 100, the current price is (1982-1984)/237.1 = 1898/237.1 = $8.00.
• D) a mistake has been made because 1982-1984 = 1,898 is much greater than 100.
• E) a mistake has been made because an index number can only take values between 0 and 1.

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Understand the concept and importance of due diligence in the process of buying a business.

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