One family earned an income of $28,000 in 1995. Over the next five years, their income increased by 15 percent, while the CPI increased by 12 percent. After five years, this family's nominal income ________, and their real income ________.

A. decreased; increased
B. increased; did not change
C. decreased; decreased
D. increased; increased

Answer: D

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