Solve the problem.Use the inflation proportion to estimate the 2017 price of a jacket which costs $280 in 2005. Assume that the price increased at the average annual rate shown in the table below. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.Consumer Price Index* (Selected Years)YearAverage CPI-U% Change in CPI-U198082.413.51985107.63.61990130.75.41995152.42.82000172.23.42005195.33.42010218.11.62015237.00.12016240.01.32017245.12.1Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics.*The period 1982 to 1984: 100
A. $357
B. $380
C. $351
D. $362
Answer: C
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