Math calculations to better utilize CPI data

To convert the December 2015 (1982-84=100) CPI-U All items index to the 1957-59=100 base, use the rebasing factor of 0.2870447. Divide the current index by the rebasing factor to calculate the index on a 1957-59 basis. Example: ................
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