Whe n th e consume r pric e inde x rises , th e typica l family
A.
ha s t o spen d mor e dollar s t o maintai n th e sam e standar d o f living.
B.
ca n spen d fewe r dollar s t o maintai n th e sam e standar d o f living.
C.
find s tha t it s standar d o f livin g i s no t affected.
D.
ca n offse t th e effect s o f risin g price s b y savin g more.