In Zimbabwe the rate of inflation hit 90 sextillion percent in 2009, with prices increasing tenfold every day. At that rate, how much would a $3 loaf of bread cost five days later? Hint: Use the following equation to calculate future price: Future price = current price x inflation rate, where t is the number of days in the future Instructions: Round your response to one decimal place. $ million

In Zimbabwe the rate of inflation hit 90 sextillion percent in 2009, with prices increasing tenfold every day. At that rate, how much would a $3 loaf of bread cost five days later? Hint: Use the following equation to calculate future price: Future price = current price x inflation rate, where t is the number of days in the future Instructions: Round your response to one decimal place. $ million

Economics:

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285859460

Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter7: Unemployment And Inflation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7E

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