Multiple Choice
Table 6-5
The table below pertains to an economy with only two goods-books and calculators. The fixed basket consists of 5 books and 10 calculators.
-Refer to Table 6-5. Using 2007 as the base year, what is the consumer price index?
A) 52.66 in 2005, 84.25 in 2006, and 106.5 in 2007
B) 64.52 in 2005, 87.10 in 2006, and 100 in 2007
C) 52.66 in 2005, 90.89 in 2006, and 100 in 2007
D) 100 in 2005, 135 in 2006, and 155 in 2007
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