d. The family's income increased by 0.5% last year. 5. Meghan experienced a gain of $181.50 in purchasing power last year. If she received a raise of 2% on her $36,300 yearly salary, find the inflation rate for the year a. The inflation rate last year was 1.5% b. The inflation rate last year was 2% c. The inflation rate last year was 0.01% d. The inflation rate last year was 3% return to top