EBK FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMICS
EBK FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMICS
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ISBN: 8220103632225
Author: PARKIN
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Chapter 23, Problem 1SPPA
To determine

To calculate:

The CPI in Canada in 2015.

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The CPI in 2014 is 25.2% which is CPI1, and the inflation rate in 2015 is 1.1%. Therefore, with the execution of these figures in the following equation, CPI for 2015 can be found (CPI2).

  I=CPI1CPI2CPI1×100

Substituting the values,

  1.1%=x25.2%25.2%×1001.1%×25.2%=(x25.2%)×10027.72=100x252027.72+2520=100x

  2547.72100=100x10025.48%=x

Therefore, the CPI in 2015 is 25.8%.

Economics Concept Introduction

Consumer price index:

Consumer price index is a measure to check the changes in the price levels, where prices of the basket of goods and services are measured against the base year.

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