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For an Imaginary Economy, the Consumer Price Index Was 62

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For an imaginary economy, the consumer price index was 62.50 in 2004, 100.00 in 2005, and 160.00 in 2006. Which of the following statements is correct?


A) If the basket of goods that is used to calculate the CPI cost $80 in 2004, then that basket of goods cost $128 in 2005.
B) If the basket of goods that is used to calculate the CPI cost $90 in 2005, then that basket of goods cost $150 in 2006.
C) The overall level of prices increased by 97.5 percent between 2004 and 2006.
D) All of the above are correct.

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