Multiple choice

Directions: Read the following passage/information and answer the question that follows:

An economist was quoted by saying that the Cost–of–Living index (COL) will go up next month because of a recent increase in the price of fruits and vegetables.

Which of the following cannot be inferred from the statement?

  1. The cost of fruits and vegetables has risen sharply.

  2. Consumers have decreased their consumption of fruits and vegetables.

  3. The cost of fruit and vegetables is a major item in the COL.

  4. Other items that make up the COL have not significantly decreased in price.

  5. COL is used to measure economic well-being.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

For fruits and vegetables to have an impact on the COL, (1), (3) and (4) all need to be true. (2) cannot be inferred.

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