The following figures represent the CPI indices (base period 1982–1984 = 100) for urban consumers in U.S. cities. Determine the average general inflation rate between 2001 and 2005. Use the following data: Base Calendar Year CPI 2001 176.9 1 2002 179.8 2003 183.8 3 2004 188.0 4 2005 194.6 The average inflation rate between 2001 and 2005 is
The following figures represent the CPI indices (base period 1982–1984 = 100) for urban consumers in U.S. cities. Determine the average general inflation rate between 2001 and 2005. Use the following data: Base Calendar Year CPI 2001 176.9 1 2002 179.8 2003 183.8 3 2004 188.0 4 2005 194.6 The average inflation rate between 2001 and 2005 is
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![The following figures represent the CPI indices (base period 1982–1984 = 100) for urban consumers in U.S. cities. Determine the average general inflation rate between 2001 and 2005. Use
the following data:
Base Calendar Year
CPI
2001
176.9
1
2002
179.8
2
2003
183.8
3
2004
188.0
4
2005
194.6
The average inflation rate between 2001 and 2005 is
OA. 3.05%
OB. 4.42%
OC. 1.93%
OD. 2.41%](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F47974081-bd6e-4039-939e-4831433698ee%2Ff9773c57-fff6-4682-953d-d71b3a37ef3d%2Fp9hcljg_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:The following figures represent the CPI indices (base period 1982–1984 = 100) for urban consumers in U.S. cities. Determine the average general inflation rate between 2001 and 2005. Use
the following data:
Base Calendar Year
CPI
2001
176.9
1
2002
179.8
2
2003
183.8
3
2004
188.0
4
2005
194.6
The average inflation rate between 2001 and 2005 is
OA. 3.05%
OB. 4.42%
OC. 1.93%
OD. 2.41%
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