Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781260579611
Author: Douglas Lind; William Marchal; Samuel Wathen
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 17, Problem 8E
a.
To determine
To develop: a simple price index using
b.
To determine
To develop: A simple aggregate price index using
c.
To determine
To find: The Laspeyres’ price index using
d.
To determine
To find: Paasche’s index using
e.
To determine
To find: Fisher’s ideal index.
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A price relative was computed for houses. The base period is 2005. The price relative in 2010 was 130. The interpretation of the price relative is that
a.
there has been a 130% increase in the price of houses from 2005 to 2010.
b.
there has been a 30% increase in the price of houses from 2005 to 2010.
c.
the price of houses in 2010 was $130 higher than the price in 2005.
d.
It is impossible to interpret the index.
Use the following price information for selected items for 2010 and 2018. Production figures for those two periods are also given.
Use the following price information for selected items for 2010 and 2018. Production figures for those two periods are also given.
Price
Quantity
Item
2018
2018
2010
2018
Aluminum (cents per pound)
0.63
0.67
1,005
1,362
Natural gas (1,000 cu. ft.)
4.18
2.80
4,755
5,834
Petroleum (barrel)
71.02
57.96
71,619
74,074
Platinum (troy ounce)
1,743.41
1,292.34
647
537
Determine a value index for 2018 using 2010 as the base period. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
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