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Suppose that all prices rise at the same proportional (inflation) rate of 19% per year. For an item that currently costs P0, find the nominal
a) a 20 kg bag of corn, presently costing $16, after five years;
b) a $4.40 can of coffee after ten years;
c) a $250,000 house after four years
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