6. Residents of a small town spend all of their income on corn, potatoes, and tomatoes. In 2020 the town spends $400 for 400 ears of corn, $750 for 1000 pounds of potatoes, and $350 for 600 tomatoes. In 2021, the town spends $450 for 375 ears of corn, $800 for 1100 pounds of potatoes, and $600 for 600 tomatoes. Calculate the price of 1 unit of each type of produce in each year. Use 2020 as the base year. Calculate the CPI in each year. What is the inflation rate from 2020 to 2021?

6. Residents of a small town spend all of their income on corn, potatoes, and tomatoes. In 2020 the town spends $400 for 400 ears of corn, $750 for 1000 pounds of potatoes, and $350 for 600 tomatoes. In 2021, the town spends $450 for 375 ears of corn, $800 for 1100 pounds of potatoes, and $600 for 600 tomatoes. Calculate the price of 1 unit of each type of produce in each year. Use 2020 as the base year. Calculate the CPI in each year. What is the inflation rate from 2020 to 2021?

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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