A Simple Index Number Is the Ratio of the Base

question 36

True/False

A simple index number is the ratio of the base period divided by the period of interest, multiplied by 100.

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Definitions:

Oxygen Balance

A concept in chemistry indicating the relative amount of oxygen available for reactions, important in evaluating the explosive potential of chemicals.

RDX

An abbreviation for Royal Demolition Explosive or Research Department Explosive, a highly energetic nitroamine used as an explosive.

Positive

Exhibiting or characterized by a beneficial, affirmative, or constructive quality or attribute.

TNT

Trinitrotoluene, a yellow, odorless, explosive material used commonly as a high explosive.