How does the CPI measure inflation?

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How does the CPI measure inflation?

The CPI measures inflation by tracking the changes in the prices of a basket of goods and services commonly purchased by consumers over time. It calculates the average price change for this basket of goods and services and expresses it as a percentage. This percentage represents the rate of inflation, indicating how much prices have increased or decreased over a specific period.