Question

You earned​ $30,000 in​ 2009, and your salary rose to​ $80,000 in 2018. If the CPI rose from 82 to 202 between 2009 and​ 2018, which of the following is​ true? A. The purchasing power of your salary fell between 2009 and 2018. B. The purchasing power of your salary increased between 2009 and 2018. C. There was deflation between 2009 and 2018. D. The purchasing power of your salary remained constant between 2009 and 2018.

Answer 1

Answer: Option B The purchasing power of your salary increased between 2009 and 2018.

Explanation:

CPI is the acronym for Consumer Price Index. CPI measures the average change in price of the consumer products and services. This can also be called as inflation. The price level that prevails in the economy can be measured and also the purchasing power of the individuals can also be determined.

As in this case the CPI has increased denoting the inflation in the economy. The purchasing power has also increased due to the rise in the salary from 2009 to 2018.