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Economics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2022 · Paper 13 · Question 23

9708Price stability

A household’s income increased by 3%. Over the same period, the rate of inflation was also 3%. Which statement is correct?

  1. ABoth the nominal income of the household and the real income of the household increased by 3%.
  2. BThe nominal income of the household remained unchanged while the real income of the household increased by 3%.
  3. CThe nominal income of the household increased by 3% while the real income of the household remained unchanged.
  4. DThe nominal income of the household increased by 3% while the real income of the household increased by 6%.

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Correct answer: C. The nominal income of the household increased by 3% while the real income of the household remained unchanged.

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