Based on This Screen Plot, How Many Factors Should Be

question 21

Multiple Choice

Based on this screen plot, how many factors should be extracted?

• A) 2.
• B) 3.
• C) 4.
• D) 5.

Recognize the importance of selecting a base year and how it influences the calculation of inflation rates.

Comprehend how the CPI reflects changes in the cost of living and its impact on consumer behavior.

Identify the components and construction of a basket of goods for calculating the CPI.

Analyze the causes and effects of changes in CPI on the economy and individual standard of living.

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