Suppose the Current Price of DVDs Is $16, While Its

question 94

Multiple Choice

Suppose the current price of DVDs is $16, while its base-year price is $11.50.The value of the price index for the current year is approximately:

• A)139
• B)39
• C)25
• D)160
• E)172

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