In Bovania, milk constitutes 56% of the typical basket of goods for a typical consumer. Let's say the price of milk rises by 7% and the prices of all other goods fall by 4%. Based on the information given, we can definitely say...

The answer is that the CPI in Bovania is greater this year than in the previous year - but why? How can we make a statement about the CPI without knowing any prices of any goods in Bovania's economy?

On january 1, year 1, purl corp. purchased as a long-term investment $500,000 face amount of shaw, inc.’s 8% bonds for $456,200. the bonds were purchased to yield 10% interest. the bonds mature on january 1, year 6, and pay interest annually on january 1. purl uses the effective interest method of amortization. what amount (rounded to nearest $100) should purl report on its december 31, year 2, balance sheet for these held-to-maturity bonds?