The index number representing the price level changes from 114 to 110 in one year. The inflation rate during the year is _____ percent. Round your answer to two digits to the right of the decimal (for example, 7.19) and do NOT include the word "percent" or the percent symbol in your answer. Negative rates are possible.

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