15. Liz Mulig eams $52,000 per year as a philosophy professor. She receives a raise of 2.5% in a year in which the CPI increases by 3.8%. Ignoring taxes, find the effect of the two increases on her purchasing power. [10.2]

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15. Liz Mulig eams $52,000 per year as a philosophy professor. She receives a raise of 2.5%
in a year in which the CPI increases by 3.8%. Ignoring taxes, find the effect of the two
increases on her purchasing power. [10.2]
Transcribed Image Text:15. Liz Mulig eams $52,000 per year as a philosophy professor. She receives a raise of 2.5% in a year in which the CPI increases by 3.8%. Ignoring taxes, find the effect of the two increases on her purchasing power. [10.2]
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