Which one of the following statements is true of the consumer price index? a. it does not take into account the price of used goods. b. it measures changes in prices in a fixed basket of goods. c. it does not take account of the price of imported goods and services. d. it understates the true rate of inflation

The answer is  B. It measures changes in prices in a fixed basket of goods.

Explanation:

The Consumer Price Index is used to measure whether the prices when up or down.  It takes a group {or a basket) of goods and services that is deemed representative.  It covers things like food, transportation, clothing.  It looks at price changes for each item and average the total to give you an inflation rate. It is calculated monthly, quarterly or yearly.

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explanation:

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.