The Price Index Was 220 in One Year and 238

question 106

Multiple Choice

The price index was 220 in one year and 238.2 in the next year.What was the inflation rate?

• A)8.3 percent
• B)108.3 percent
• C)4.8 percent
• D)38.2 percent

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