Section 1 - Instruction

You've learned how inflation slowly eats away at your money's buying power over time. Let's practice spotting this in action.

Engagement Message

Ready to become an inflation detective?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

Maria has $1,000 in a savings account earning 1% per year. If inflation is running at 3% annually, what's really happening to her money's buying power?

A. It's growing by 4% total B. It's losing 2% of buying power each year C. It stays exactly the same D. It's protected from inflation completely

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B - Correct
  • C
  • D
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Fill In The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Let's practice the key concepts about money and time:

Money Power Over Time

[[blank:Inflation]] causes prices to rise gradually each year, typically around 2-3%.

[[blank:Saving]] keeps your money safe but doesn't protect against inflation.

[[blank:Investing]] gives your money the potential to grow faster than inflation.

Suggested Answers

  • Inflation
  • Saving
  • Investing
  • Growth
  • Protection
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Swipe each scenario left if it shows money losing buying power, or right if it shows money gaining buying power:

Labels

  • Left Label: Losing Power
  • Right Label: Gaining Power

Left Label Items

  • $100 earning 1% while inflation is 3%
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