Question

Atlanta, GA has a CPI of 168. Seattle, WA has a CPI of 204. How does the purchasing power of an Atlanta resident earning a $32,800 salary compare to the purchasing power of a Seattle resident earning a $46,400 salary? a. The Atlanta resident has $34. 46/CPI more than the Seattle resident. B. The Atlanta resident has $83. 20/CPI more than the Seattle resident. C. The Seattle resident has $48. 74/CPI more than the Atlanta resident. D. The Seattle resident has $32. 21/CPI more than the Atlanta resident. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D.

Answer 1

Answer: D, The Seattle resident has 32.21/CPI more than the Atlanta resident.

Step-by-step explanation: This can be solved by figuring out the price per CPI.