Data for Fuel Oil and Gasoline Purchased at Wholesale Prices

question 33

Multiple Choice

Data for fuel oil and gasoline purchased at wholesale prices for 2006 and 2010 are shown in the following table. What is the interpretation of the value index?

• A)Value rose 16.67%.
• B)Value rose 31.56%.
• C)Value rose 16.71%.
• D)Value rose 16.45%.

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Definitions:

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Same Species

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