2b. In 2000, the value of the Consumer Price Index was 171.20 and the price of gasoline (per gallon) was $1.56. Six years later in 2006, the value of the Consumer Price Index was 200.43 and the price of gasoline (per gallon) was $2.56. What was the specific inflation rate for gasoline during this period? Edit Format Table
2b. In 2000, the value of the Consumer Price Index was 171.20 and the price of gasoline (per gallon) was $1.56. Six years later in 2006, the value of the Consumer Price Index was 200.43 and the price of gasoline (per gallon) was $2.56. What was the specific inflation rate for gasoline during this period? Edit Format Table
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Transcribed Image Text:2b. In 2000, the value of the Consumer Price Index was 171.20 and the price of gasoline (per gallon) was $1.56. Six years later in 2006, the value of
the Consumer Price Index was 200.43 and the price of gasoline (per gallon) was $2.56.
What was the specific inflation rate for gasoline during this period?
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