Which of the following would be included in the Consumer Price Index?

a. the price of U.S.-made steel
b. how much Americans spent on medical care in the previous year
c. the average price of a hamburger
d. the average cost of building a public school


c. the average price of a hamburger

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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