Q1.
If rent for a particular apartment was $790/month in 1980 (CPI = 82.4), what would be the comparable rent in 1990 (CPI 130.7)? Round your answer to the nearest cent (i.e. two decimal places). Only enter the number, not the dollar sign ($).
Answer:
Given that,
What would be the comparable rent in 1990 (CPI 130.7):
If rent for a particular apartment was $790/month in 1980 (CPI = 82.4),
Comparable rent in 1990:
Comparable rent in 1990= (CPI in 1990)/(CPI in 1980) (Rent in 1980)
=(130.7/82.4) $790
=1.58617 $790
=1253.0743
=1253.07
Therefore, comparable rent in 1990 is 1253.07.
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