The Reason Weights Are Used in an Aggregate Index Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

The reason weights are used in an aggregate index is to

• A) ensure that all items have an influence on the index which is relative to their respective importance.
• B) ensure that expensive items are considered more heavily.
• C) ensure that current prices will influence the index more than base prices.
• D) None of these alternatives is correct.

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