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The formula to calculate Passche price index is (o is the base year and n is the given year) ?

Correct answer: A. P = ΣPnqn/Σpoqn

  • A. P = ΣPnqn/Σpoqn
  • B. P = ΣPoqo/Σpnqn
  • C. P = ΣPnqo/Σpoqo
  • D. P = ΣPnqn/Σpoqo

Explanation

The Paasche price index uses current-year quantities as weights, so it divides the cost of the current basket at current prices by its cost at base-year prices: ΣPnqn ÷ ΣPoqn. That is option a.

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