The table below contains the price indexes for the macro economy for several years.   Price Index 2010 - Base Year 100 2011 105 2012 130 2013 145 2014 140 Calculate the inflation that took place in 2013. Show the formula and all your calculations.

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The table below contains the price indexes for the macro economy for several years.

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2010 - Base Year 100
2011 105
2012 130
2013 145
2014 140

Calculate the inflation that took place in 2013. Show the formula and all your calculations.

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