Using 2010 as the Base Year,the 2012 Value of a Simple

question 39

Multiple Choice

Using 2010 as the base year,the 2012 value of a simple price index for the following price data is _____________.

• A) 77.60
• B) 114.13
• C) 160.58
• D) 99.30
• E) 100.00

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Definitions:

Specified Delivery

A term used in futures contracts to denote the specific delivery specifications such as quality, quantity, and delivery location that must be met by the seller.

S&P 500 Index

A market-capitalization-weighted index of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S., used as a benchmark for the overall stock market performance.

Futures Price

The predetermined price agreed upon in a futures contract for the delivery of an asset at a future date.

Loss

A reduction in money or asset value, often the difference between purchase price and selling price if the latter is lower.