If the Laspeyres Index Is 140

question 18

Multiple Choice

If the Laspeyres index is 140.78 and the Paasche index is 98.01, what is Fisher's ideal index?

• A) 117.144
• B) 117.46
• C) 137.22
• D) 173.14

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