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12.26 Inflation, Price Indices, and Purchasing Power Worksheet

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This Economics & Financial Literacy Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 12.26 Inflation, Price Indices, and Purchasing Power. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Inflation, Price Indices, and Purchasing Power: Determine the inflation rate, purchasing-power effect, or correct real-versus-nominal interpretation. Aligned to Integrated Grade 12 Economics & Financial Literacy Framework (C3, CEE, NSPFE, CCSS RH/WHST 11-12, AP Micro/Macro, NAEP, and selected state frameworks) 12.26 - Inflation, Price Indices, and Purchasing Power: Determine the inflation rate, purchasing-power effect, or correct real-versus-nominal interpretation. Standards alignment: C3 D2.Eco.10-11.9-12; CEE Econ 11, 19; AP Macro U2; CCSS RH.11-12.7; CCSS MP2; NAEP Econ: National; CA HSS-PoE.12.4; FL SS.912.FL.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Nominal per-capita income rises 6% while the population is unchanged and the price level rises 2%. What is the best approximate real per-capita income change?

AIt falls by about 4%.

BIt rises by about 8%.

CIt rises by about 4%.

DIt is unchanged because population did not change.

Solution & Explanation:Approximate real growth equals nominal growth minus inflation. 6% - 2% = about 4% real per-capita income growth.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

During a year with 7% inflation, a student keeps $500 in cash for emergencies. Which statement best describes the purchasing-power effect after one year?

AThe cash is protected from inflation because it is not in a bank.

BThe cash buys 7% more because prices rose.

CThe cash still says $500, but it buys about 7% less than before using the approximation.

DThe cash becomes $535 automatically.

Solution & Explanation:Cash has a fixed nominal value. When prices rise about 7%, the same $500 buys roughly 7% fewer goods and services.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

City A's cost index rises from 130 to 143. City B's cost index rises from 90 to 99. Which comparison is correct?

ABoth cities had 10% inflation over the period.

BCity B had higher inflation because its starting index was lower.

CCity A had higher inflation because 143 is greater than 99.

DNeither city had inflation because City B stayed below 100.

Solution & Explanation:City A: 13 / 130 = 10%. City B: 9 / 90 = 10%. Different index levels can still have the same inflation rate.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Economics & Financial Literacy Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard 12.26 (Determine the inflation rate, purchasing-power effect, or correct real-versus-nominal interpretation. Standards alignment: C3 D2.Eco.10-11.9-12; CEE Econ 11, 19; AP Macro U2; CCSS RH.11-12.7; CCSS MP2; NAEP Econ: National; CA HSS-PoE.12.4; FL SS.912.FL.).