hundredth of6.5. In 2016 the CPI was 241.4. What was the inflation rate? (Round to the nearest hundredth of a percent. ) (8pts) 2. In 2015 the CPI was 2016 the 30.5 uthe infation rate in year 2015 was 4,5%, what is the percentage decrease in buying power of a dollar? (round to 2 decimals. (8 pts If the buying power of a dollar decreased by 4.5% last year, what was the rate of inflation last year