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10 September, 06:02

If the consumer price index for 2010 was 160.6 and for 2011 was 163.1, what was the inflation rate between the two years? 0.25% 1.56% 2.59% 5%

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  1. 10 September, 09:21
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    The correct answer is B.

    Explanation:

    Giving the following information:

    The consumer price index for 2010 was 160.6 and for 2011 it was 163.1.

    To calculate the inflation rate we need to use the following formula:

    Inflation rate = [ (PC1 - PC0) / PC0]*100

    Inflation rate = [ (163.1 - 160.6) / 160.6]*100 = 1.56%
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