A US employee used to receive $45,000 yearly income in 1990. For this employee to maintain his same standard of living, salary was increased to $180,000 in 2016 with the current price level of 102.5. What was the price level in 1990? Select one: a. 31.425 Ob. 34.525 c. None of the answers are correct d. 25.625

A US employee used to receive $45,000 yearly income in 1990. For this employee to maintain his same standard of living, salary was increased to $180,000 in 2016 with the current price level of 102.5. What was the price level in 1990? Select one: a. 31.425 Ob. 34.525 c. None of the answers are correct d. 25.625

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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