A consumer price index of 160 in 1996 with a base year of 1982-1984 would mean that the cost of the market basket   Select one: a. equaled $160 in 1996. b. rose 60% from the cost of the market basket in the base year. c. rose 160% from the cost of the market basket in the base year. d. equaled $160 in 1983

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A consumer price index of 160 in 1996 with a base year of 1982-1984 would mean that the cost of the market basket

 

Select one:
a.

equaled $160 in 1996.

b.

rose 60% from the cost of the market basket in the base year.

c.

rose 160% from the cost of the market basket in the base year.

d.

equaled $160 in 1983.

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