given the following hypothetical information about aggregate consumer price levels in an economy, answer the following questions.

Weight 2014 2015

Food and beverages 20.0 210.0 210.0

Housing and Furnishings 40.0 160.0 190.0

Transportation 10.0 200.0 240.0

Entertainment 10.0 250.0 290.0

Other goods and services 20.0 210.0 230.0

a. What was the rate of inflation facing consumers in this economy in 2015?

b. What likely happened to aggregate demand in this economy during 2015? Why?

c. What can we say about the quantity clearing the food and beverage market in this economy during 2015? Why?