Compute How Much Each of the Following Items Is Worth

question 68

Essay

Compute how much each of the following items is worth in terms of today's dollars using 177 as the price index for today.
a.In 1926, the CPI was 17.7 and the price of a movie ticket was $0.25.
b.In 1932, the CPI was 13.1 and a cook earned $15.00 a week.
c.In 1943, the CPI was 17.4 and a gallon of gas cost $0.19.

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