Using 2008 as the Base Year, the Simple Price Index

question 115

Short Answer

Using 2008 as the base year, the simple price index for an algebra book in 2009 was computed to be 105. If the price of the book was $50 in 2009, compute the price in the base year.

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Definitions:

Printer

A device that converts digital documents into physical copies on paper or other printing materials.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price over a specified period of time.

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a good or service changes relative to a change in consumers' income.

Housing Property

Real estate that includes residential homes such as single-family houses, apartments, and condos, used for living purposes.