Suppose a particular box of macaroni and cheese cost $ 0.25 in 1985. What was its price in 2005 dollars? Assume that all prices have risen at the same rate as the CPI. Question content area bottom left Part 1 How much would it cost? $ enter your response here (Round to the nearest cent as needed.)
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