Calculating Inflation-Adjusted Price Change
A smartphone model cost $800 last year. This year, the new version of the same model costs $850. However, the new version includes a significantly faster processor, which an economic agency estimates provides $70 of additional value to the consumer. Based on this information, what is the inflation-adjusted price change for this smartphone that should be reflected in a price index? Explain your calculation.
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