USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 36

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

-Refer to Exhibit 4.1. For a value-weighted series, assume that Day T is the base period and the base value is 100. What is the new index value for Day T + 1, and what is the percentage change in the index from Day T?

• A) 106.33, 6.33 percent
• B) 107.48, 7.48 percent
• C) 109.93, 9.93 percent
• D) 108.7, 8.7 percent
• E) 107.56, 7.3 percent

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