SOLUTION: In 1970, the consumer price index (CPI) for all items was 116.3. In 1990, it was 318.5. Find each of the following:
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A. The cost of an item in 1990 to the nearest dollar that so
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Question 107120: In 1970, the consumer price index (CPI) for all items was 116.3. In 1990, it was 318.5. Find each of the following:
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A. The cost of an item in 1990 to the nearest dollar that sold for $200 in 1970
B. The cost of an item in 1970 to the nearest dollar that sold for $200 in 1990
C. The percent change in the all items component between 1970 and 1990.
please help me im confused . Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! C) 318.5*100/116.3=273.86% change in 20 years.
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A) 318.5/116.3*200=$547.72
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B) Let x be the price in 1970.
318.5x/116.3=200
318.5x=200*116.3
318.5x=23260
x=23260/318.5
x=$73.03
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Ed
