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When Joe started his job at the laundromat five years ago, his wage was $5.50 an hour. Today, his wage is $6.50 an hour. If Joe started his job in the base year, and his real wage is the same as when he started, what is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) today? Round your answer to two decimals.

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