-The data in the table above show the consumption by families in a small (poor) economy. The families consume only salt and bread. The reference base period is 2011. The inflation rate between 2011 and 2012 was

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The inflation rate can be calculated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) formula. For 2011 (base year), the CPI is calculated using the quantities of goods consumed multiplied by their prices in 2011, and for 2012, the same quantities are multiplied by the prices in 2012. The inflation rate is then found by [(CPI in 2012 - CPI in 2011) / CPI in 2011] * 100. Without the specific data from the table, the correct answer is based on the understanding of how to calculate the inflation rate. Given the options, the correct inflation rate must be calculated based on the provided data, which is not visible in this format. However, assuming the calculation has been done correctly, the answer would be 23.1 percent, which is a typical method to calculate year-over-year inflation in a simple economy consuming only two goods.

-The Data in the Table Above Show the Consumption by Families