A Simple Index Is Obtained by Dividing the Current Value

question 19

Multiple Choice

A simple index is obtained by dividing the current value of a time series by the value of a time series in the ________ time period and by multiplying this ratio by 100.

• A) base
• B) final
• C) current
• D) shortest

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