The Use of Index Numbers Requires the ____ Level of Measurement

question 1

Multiple Choice

The use of index numbers requires the ____ level of measurement.

• A)nominal
• B)interval
• C)ratio
• D)ranked

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Definitions:

Carrying Value

The net amount at which an asset or liability is valued on the balance sheet, also known as book value, factoring in depreciation, impairments, and amortization.

Fair Value Hedge

A hedge that is used to mitigate the risk of changes in the fair value of an asset or liability or an unidentified portion of such an asset or liability.

Fair Market Value

An estimate of the market value of a property, based on what a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured buyer would likely pay to a knowledgeable, willing, and unpressured seller in the market.

Interest Rate Swap

A financial derivative contract whereby two parties exchange interest rate cash flows, often swapping a fixed rate for a floating rate, or vice versa, to manage exposure to interest rate fluctuations.