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Learn: Index Numbers - Base Year and Weights

AQA A level economics 7136 specification

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

What does an index number of 120 mean, relative to a base year of 100?

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Fill in the BlankInteractive

Weights are used in index numbers to reflect the relative importance of {{blank0}} in a group. For example, food often has a higher weight because it takes up a larger share of {{blank1}}.

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Math EquationInteractive

Calculate the index number for a product whose price in the base year was £5 and is now £7.

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Multi-SelectInteractive

Which of the following statements about index numbers are true? (Select all that apply)

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