When the CPI increases from 200 in 2016 to 210 in 2017 and the nominal wage rate

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When the CPI increases from 200 in 2016 to 210 in 2017 and the nominal wage rate is constant at $10 an hour, the real wage rate ______.

A. increases by 10 percent

B. increases to $15 an hour

C. decreases by 5 percent

D. is $10 an hour

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Foundations of Macroeconomics

ISBN: 978-0134492001

8th edition

Authors: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin

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