Between 1994 and 2004,Jack's salary increased from $100,000 to $200,000 per year and the price index increased from 100 to 300 during the same period.Which of the following statements best describes Jack's situation?
A)his real income and money income have both increased
B)his real income increased and money income decreased
C)his real income and money income both decreased
D)his real income decreased and money income increased
E)his real income and money income remained unchanged

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Jack's money income increased from $100,000 to $200,000. However, the price index tripled from 100 to 300, indicating that the cost of living increased significantly. This means his real income, which accounts for inflation, decreased.

Between 1994 and 2004,Jack's Salary Increased from $100,000 to $200,000