Suppose the CPI for This Year Is 133

question 189

Multiple Choice

Suppose the CPI for this year is 133.7.This number means that

• A)on average,goods cost $133.70 each this year.
• B)prices rose 33.7 percent over the last year.
• C)prices rose 133.7 percent over the base year.
• D)prices rose 33.7 percent over the base year.
• E)prices rose 133.7 percent over the last year.

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