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McKenzie has a yearly income of $54,500. On January 1, she received a 2.0% salary increase. If inflation is...

10. McKenzie has a yearly income of $54,500. On January 1, she received a 2.0% salary increase. If inflation is 4.5%, find the change in McKenzie's purchasing power for the year.
- McKenzie gains $1,267.21 in purchasing power.
- McKenzie loses $1,362.50 in purchasing power.
- McKenzie gains $1,143.23 in purchasing power.
- McKenzie loses $1,578.21 in purchasing power.

Answer

To find the change in McKenzie's purchasing power, calculate the real salary increase by adjusting for inflation.

  1. Salary increase: $54,500 * 2.0% = $1,090
  2. Inflation effect: $54,500 * 4.5% = $2,452.50
  3. Change in purchasing power: $1,090 - $2,452.50 = -$1,362.50

McKenzie loses $1,362.50 in purchasing power.

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