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An Index of Clothing Prices for 2008 Based on 1998

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An index of clothing prices for 2008 based on 1998 is to be constructed. The clothing items considered are shoes and dresses. The information for prices and quantities for both years is given below. Use 1998 as the base period and 100 as the base value. An index of clothing prices for 2008 based on 1998 is to be constructed. The clothing items considered are shoes and dresses. The information for prices and quantities for both years is given below. Use 1998 as the base period and 100 as the base value.   Determine the Laspeyres' price index for 2008. A)  111.8 B)  112.9 C)  113.3 D)  112.5 E)  113.0 Determine the Laspeyres' price index for 2008.


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The market's current rate for buying or selling an asset or service.

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