Which statement describes the relationship between the consumer price index (CPI) and the business cycle? a the business cycle contracts when the CPI expands

b the CPI increaces during periods of contraction

c the CPI decreases during periods of contraction

d the business cycle expands when the CPI expands
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answer; i do believe its (b) 12.5 years of age;

world war i had a devastating effect on german-americans and their cultural heritage. up until that point   german-americans, as a group, had been spared much of the discrimination, abuse, rejection, collective mistrust experienced by so many different racial and ethnic groups in the history of the united states. indeed, over the years, they had been viewed as a well integrated and esteemed part of american society. all of this change with the outbreak of war.  

it should be d or b but i'm sure it's d