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The nominal price (per pound) of apples for each year is shown in the timeline below. What is the real price of apples in year 2002 (as seen from year 2001). Calculate your answer to the nearest penny (e.g., 3.81) Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 Nominal Price $2.38 $2.51 $2.62 $2.76 Price Level 151 155 157 160 Price Adjustment Real Price
Price adjustment real price = Current price * Price Level in Base Year / Price Level in Current Year
Year | Nominal Price | Base Price Level | CY Price Level | Price Adj Real Price | Calculation |
2001 | 2.38 | 151 | 151 | $ 2.38 | = 2.38 * 151 / 151 |
2002 | 2.51 | 151 | 155 | $ 2.45 | = 2.51 * 151 / 155 |
2003 | 2.62 | 151 | 157 | $ 2.52 | = 2.62 * 151 / 157 |
2004 | 2.76 | 151 | 160 | $ 2.60 | = 2.76 * 151 / 160 |