(a) Identify the year with the highest inflation rate, and give the rate of inflation.
(b) Using data from the graph, explain what the bar chart shows about changes in the inflation rate in this country from 2025 to 2026?
(c) Indicate by circling an option below if the trend in the inflation rate from 2025 to 2026 is a positive or negative trend for our economy.
Positive Explain your answer Negative
(d) The inflation rate increased from 4.6% to 5.8% from 2022 to 2023. Explain one impact a rising level of inflation can have on individuals and a business in your local area.