The following table shows the UK consumer prices index for the years 2013-16 based on 2014=100. Year CPI 2013 87.50 2014 100.00 2015 102.30 2016 108.95 Calculate the rate of inflation between 2013 and 2014 to 1 decimal place. A) 8.9% B) 6.6% C) 9.8% D) 14.3% E) 8.8%

The following table shows the UK consumer prices index for the years 2013-16 based on 2014=100. Year CPI 2013 87.50 2014 100.00 2015 102.30 2016 108.95 Calculate the rate of inflation between 2013 and 2014 to 1 decimal place. A) 8.9% B) 6.6% C) 9.8% D) 14.3% E) 8.8%

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