SOLUTION: An item was introduced in the mid-1970's and sold for $295. At today's price it would be $3000. My question: How is the current price determined, and what data used?

Question 1178789: An item was introduced in the mid-1970's and sold for $295. At today's price it would be $3000.
My question: How is the current price determined, and what data used?
Answer by ikleyn(53937) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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In capitalism economy, the market determines the price:

The price is the cost per unit for which people agree to buy.

As your problem is worded, printed, posted and presented, it is not a Math problem.

Avoid posting questions to this forum that do not relate to Math.

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