I an Index Number Is a Percent That Measures the Change

question 31

Multiple Choice

i. An index number is a percent that measures the change in price, quantity, value, or some other item of interest from one time to another. ii. The base number for most indexes is 1.
iii. Converting data to indexes makes it easier to compare the trend in a series composed of exceptionally large numbers.

• A) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all correct statements.
• B) (i) and (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and (iii) are correct statements but not (i).
• E) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all false statements.

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