Use the table below to answer the following questions.
Table 5.3.1
Suppose a simple economy produces three goods only.The price and output data for two years are shown below.

-Refer to Table 5.3.1.The reference base period is 2017.The CPI in 2017 is
A)64.
B)100.
C)157.
D)153.
E)129.

Question

Use the table below to answer the following questions.
Table 5.3.1
Suppose a simple economy produces three goods only.The price and output data for two years are shown below.
 
-Refer to Table 5.3.1.The reference base period is 2017.The CPI in 2017 is
A)64. 
B)100. 
C)157. 
D)153. 
E)129.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The CPI in the base year is always 100 by definition. Therefore, the CPI in 2017 is 100.

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