The CPI in 1970 was 38.8 and in 1998 the CPI was 163.0. If the real value of a 1970 gallon of milk in terms of 1998 dollars is $0.70, what was the nominal price of milk in 1970?

What will be an ideal response?

38.8($0.70)/163 = $0.17.

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