One family earned an income of $28,000 in 1990.Over the next five years, their income increased by 15%, while the CPI increased by 15%.After five years, this family's nominal income ______, and their real income ______.
A)decreased; also decreased
B)decreased; increased
C)increased; did not change
D)increased; also increased

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Nominal income increased by 15%, matching the CPI increase, so real income, which is adjusted for inflation, did not change.

One Family Earned an Income of $28,000 in 1990