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Inflation Calculator

Calculate purchasing power loss over time.

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Inflation Rate

4.00

%

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# Given Values:
Previous CPI: 250
Current CPI: 260
# Formula:
Inflation Rate = ((cur - old) / old) * 100
# Substitution:
Inflation Rate = ((260 - 250) / 250) * 100
Final Answer: 4 %

How it Works

((curold)/old)100((cur - old) / old) * 100

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