The Following Data Was Collected on Mutual Fund Prices

question 63

Multiple Choice

The following data was collected on mutual fund prices. Compute a simple aggregate index comparing mutual fund prices in 2015 to mutual fund prices in 2010.

• A) 245.86
• B) 154.51
• C) 153.04
• D) 147.22

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Definitions:

Price Discriminate

The strategy of selling the same product or service at different prices to different groups of consumers, often based on their willingness to pay.

Frequent Buyer Program

A customer loyalty scheme where consumers are rewarded for making repeated purchases with a particular company.

Peak-load Pricing

A pricing strategy used to regulate demand by charging higher prices during peak usage times and lower prices during off-peak times.

Intertemporal Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller changes prices over time for the same product or service to different consumers, aiming to maximize profits by targeting price sensitivity at different time periods.