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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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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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? Edit Format Table 12pt v Paragraph v BIUA
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