Question 12 The following data are the seasonally adjusted percent changes from the preceding month for the United States. August 2017 September 2017 Total CPI +0.4 +0.5 Core CPI +0.2 +0.1 In August 2017, food and energy prices in the United States than the prices of all other goods and services. Select one: O A Increased more slowly O B, decreased more slowly O C. decreased more rapidly O D. increased more rapidly Question 13 The following data are the seasonally adjusted percent changes from the preceding month for the United States. September 2020 October 2020 Total CPI +0.2 0.0 Core CPI +0.2 0.0 The aggregate price level in October 2020, as measured by the core CPI, was it was in September 2020. Select one O.A. lower than Q B. the same as O C. higher than