Statistics: Index Numbers · Class 11 · CBSE · Commerce Economics

The prices of commodities A and B were ₹10 and ₹20 respectively in the base year, and ₹15 and ₹30 respectively in the current year. What is the simpl…

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The prices of commodities A and B were ₹10 and ₹20 respectively in the base year, and ₹15 and ₹30 respectively in the current year. What is the simple aggregative price index for the current year?

  1. A.125
  2. B.140
  3. C.150Correct answer
  4. D.160

Solution

The simple aggregative price index is ∑p1∑p0×100\frac{\sum p_1}{\sum p_0} \times 100. Thus, 15+3010+20×100=4530×100=150\frac{15+30}{10+20} \times 100 = \frac{45}{30} \times 100 = 150.

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