The consumer price index for the current year measures the cost of a standard basket in the ________ year relative to the cost of the same basket in the ________ year.
A)current; base
B)current; current
C)base; index
D)base; current

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The consumer price index compares the cost of a standard basket of goods and services in any period relative to the cost of the same basket of goods and services in the base year.

The Consumer Price Index for the Current Year Measures the Cost