YearSalaryCPI1969$20,52036.71979$43,26572.61989$85,529124.01999$135,250166.62009$170,844214.5If the 1989 salary in 2009 dollars is $147,951, how do we interpret this?
A. Someone earning $85,529 in 1989 would be as well off if he were earning $147,951 in 2009.
B. The salary earned in 1989 could have purchased the same amount of goods as $147,951 could buy in 2009.
C. It would take $147,951 in 2009 to buy the same amount of goods that was purchased in 1989 with $85,529.
D. All of these interpretations are correct.
Answer: D
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