Table 24-9 The Table Below Lists the Per Gallon Prices of Gas

question 11

Multiple Choice

Table 24-9
The table below lists the per gallon prices of gas and milk for the months of April, May, and June. Assume that the typical consumer buys 60 gallons of gas and 4 gallons of milk each month, and that April is the base period.
-Refer to Table 24-9. What is the inflation rate for May?

• A)66.4%
• B)60.1%
• C)-4.1%
• D)10%

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