is the rate of inflation for the year 2018 if the CPIs for the years 2017 and 2018 are 300 and 305 respectively.
A
1.67
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B
1.58
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C
1.7
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D
1.77
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Solution
The correct option is A 1.67 Given, CPI in 2018 = 305 CPI in 2017 = 300 Rate of inflation (%) = CPIin2018–CPIin2017CPIin2017×100305−300300×100 =53=1.67