Suppose That the Price of One Ear of Corn Was

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Essay

Suppose that the price of one ear of corn was $0.05 in 1920, that the CPI in 1920 was 10, and that in 1990 the CPI was 180. What is the price of a 1920 ear of corn in 1990 dollars?

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