Answer to Question 1
Between 1997 to 1998, the inflation rate was 3.0 percent. Between 1998 to 1999, the inflation rate was 2.3 percent. Between 1999 to 2000, the inflation rate was 1.6 percent. Between 2000 to 2001, the inflation rate was 2.2 percent. And between 2001 to 2002, the inflation rate was 3.4 percent.
Answer to Question 2
C