Chapter 3 Discussion/Participation

Directions: Choose one option and post your reply. Use at least 3 complete sentences and be sure to answer each part of the prompt completely. Plagiarized posts will receive no credit.  Use your class notes as well as the posted powerpoints for reference.

Option 1

Describe the three basic uses of percentages.  Give a sample statement that uses a percentage in each of three ways.

Option 2

Find the net worth of the United States three richest people.  Put these monetary values in perspective through any techniques you wish.

Option 3

What is the Consumer Price Index and how is it supposed to be related to inflation?  Tell of a recent news report that included a reference to the Consumer Price Index.