The reference base period for the CP1 is 1982-1984. In January 2016, the CPI was 236.9. What does this number tell us? This number tells us that the of the prices paid by urban consumers for a foxed basket of consumer goods and services was A. average; 236.9 percent higher in January 2016 than the average of 1982-1984 B. inflation rate; 136.9 percent per year C. inflation rate; 236.9 percent per year D. average; 136.9 percent higher in January 2016 than the average of 1982-1984