Answer:
c. $141.78
Explanation:
CPI or consumer price index is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services.
We will calculate the price of $100 baby shower gift in 2018 by,
Amount in 2018 Dollars = Amount in 2001 Dollars × (Price Level in 2018 / Price Level in 2001)
= $100×(251.1/177.1) = $141.78
It would cost $141.78 to buy a similar amount of goods and services in 2018.