. national health expenditure was $148 per person in 1960 and $4,790 in 2000. The Consumer Price Index had a value of 29.6 in 1960 and a value of 172.2 in 2000. In 1960 dollars, how much was spending in 2000?

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S. national health expenditure was $148 per person in 1960 and $4,790 in 2000. The Consumer Price Index had a value of 29.6 in 1960 and a value of 172.2 in 2000. In 1960 dollars, how much was spending in 2000? Show all your work

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