After graduating from college in 2010, Art Major's starting salary is $30757.00. Suppose Art Major has a cost of living adjustment (COLA) clause, or an escalator clause, in his labor contract so that he will be able to maintain this same level of purchasing power in real terms in 2011 and 2012. Using the information in the table, how much will Art Major earn in 2011 2012 if his salary keeps up with inflation? Round your answers to the nearest dollar. Year CPI 2010 103.77 2011 104.90 2012 111.17 What is Art Major's salary in 2011? %24 31092.25 What is Art Major's salary in 2012? 52686.74

After graduating from college in 2010, Art Major's starting salary is $30757.00. Suppose Art Major has a cost of living adjustment (COLA) clause, or an escalator clause, in his labor contract so that he will be able to maintain this same level of purchasing power in real terms in 2011 and 2012. Using the information in the table, how much will Art Major earn in 2011 2012 if his salary keeps up with inflation? Round your answers to the nearest dollar. Year CPI 2010 103.77 2011 104.90 2012 111.17 What is Art Major's salary in 2011? %24 31092.25 What is Art Major's salary in 2012? 52686.74

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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ISBN:9780190931919

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Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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