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Analyzing Annual Price Changes
A country uses a fixed basket of goods to measure price changes, with Year 1 as the base year. The table below shows the total cost of this basket for three consecutive years. Based on this data, calculate the price index for Year 2 and Year 3, and determine during which period (from Year 1 to Year 2, or from Year 2 to Year 3) the cost of living increased at a faster rate. Explain your reasoning.
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