The reference base period for the CPI is 1982 – 1984. In April 2020, the CPI was 256.4 . What can we conclude from this information?   The CPI in April 2020 tells us that the _______ of the prices paid by urban consumers for a fixed basket of consumer goods and services was _______.

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The reference base period for the CPI is
1982
1984.
In
April
2020, the CPI was
256.4
.
What can we conclude from this information?
 
The CPI in
April
2020 tells us that the _______ of the prices paid by urban consumers for a fixed basket of consumer goods and services was _______.
 
 
A.
inflation rate;
156.4
percent per year
 
B.
inflation rate;
256.4
percent per year
 
C.
average;
256.4
percent higher
in
April
2020 than the average of
1982
1984
 
D.
average;
156.4
percent higher
in
April
2020 than the average of
1982
1984
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