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Question 3 1 pts In Year 1 the CPI is 117.1, and in Year 2 it is 126.6. From Year 1 to Year 2, Patricks salary rises from $3
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Inflation increase = 126.6 - 117.1 = (9.5 / 117.1 ) x 100 = 8.11.

Patricks salary increase = 34,000 - 32,000 = 2000.

(2000 / 32,000 ) x 100 = 6.25

Leonas salary increase = 46500 - 42,000 = 4500.

4500 / 42000 ) x 100 = 10.71

Answer is "C". Leona is keeping up with inflation.   

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