Use the information in the table to calculate a consumer price index (CPI) and the inflation rate. The base year is 1975. Round answers to two decimal places. Market basket Quantity 1975 prices 1976 prices A dozen eggs 29 $1.10 $1.70 Calculator 19 $15.00 $17.00 Microwave oven 9 $180.00 $230.00 What is the CPI for 1975?

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