he cost of a gallon of gasoline was $0.57 in 1975.  If the cost of gasoline grew with inflation what would the cost be in 2021?  How does this compare this to the actual cost of gasoline in 2021?  Explain your answer using a meaningful sentence.  CPI in 1975 was 53.8 CPI in 2021 was 270.97

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The cost of a gallon of gasoline was $0.57 in 1975.  If the cost of gasoline grew with inflation what would the cost be in 2021?  How does this compare this to the actual cost of gasoline in 2021?  Explain your answer using a meaningful sentence. 

  • CPI in 1975 was 53.8
  • CPI in 2021 was 270.97

 

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