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Using the data in the table below, calculate the CPI and the inflation rate in each year, using 2010 as a base year. Instruct

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Year Cost of basket ( $) CPI Inflation rate
2010 18,000 100 -
2011 21,500 119.4 19.4
2012 22,500 125.0 4.7
2013 26,150 145.3 16.2
2014 28,850 160.3 10.3
2015 32,500 180.6 12.7

Explanation:

CPI = (Current year cost / Base year cost ) * 100

Inflation rate = (( Current year CPI - Previous  year CPI ) / Previous year CPI ) * 100

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