In 1976, the cost of a movie was $4. In 2012, it's $9. If the CPI for 1976 is 56, and 228 for 2012, then we could say the cost of a 1976 movie in 2012 would be:

In 1976, the cost of a movie was $4. In 2012, it's $9. If the CPI for 1976 is 56, and 228 for 2012, then we could say the cost of a 1976 movie in 2012 would be: 




A. $16.29, so the cost of movies has not increased as much as general inflation.

B. $16.29, so the cost of movies is relatively more in 2012 than it was in 1976.

C. $2.21, so the cost of movies has not increased as much as general inflation.

D. $2.21, so the cost of movies is relatively more in 2012 than it was in 1976.




Answer: A


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