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An economic report states that the price of luxury yachts and rare art has doubled in the past year. During the same period, the average costs of housing, food, and transportation have remained stable. Based on the purpose of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), what is the most likely effect of these price changes on the overall CPI?
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An economic report states that the price of luxury yachts and rare art has doubled in the past year. During the same period, the average costs of housing, food, and transportation have remained stable. Based on the purpose of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), what is the most likely effect of these price changes on the overall CPI?
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