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is the rate of inflation for the year 2018 if the CPIs for the years 2017 and 2018 are 300 and 305 respectively.

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1.67
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1.58
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1.7
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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 (%) = CPI in 2018 CPI in 2017CPI in 2017×100305300300×100 =53=1.67

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