If inflation rises, the central bank raises interest rates. The central bank did not raise interest rates. Which conclusion is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Inflation did not rise.
- Step 1: If rising inflation always leads to a rate rise, no rate rise means no rising inflation. Answer: Inflation did not rise. Why not the others: The other statements do not follow.
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