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12 August, 07:10

Suppose the market basket consists of 10X, 20Y, and 30Z. Current-year prices are $1.20 for each unit of X, $0.96 for each unit of Y, and $1.30 for each unit of Z. Base-year prices are $1.00 for each unit of X, Y, and Z. What is the approximate CPI in the current year?

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  1. 12 August, 07:22
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    The correct answer is 117.

    Explanation:

    According to the scenario, the given data are as follows:

    Current year prices of X = $1.20, Y = $0.96 and Z = $1.30

    So, Current market basket cost = 10 * $1.20 = $12

    = 20 * $0.96 = $19.2

    = 30 * $1.30 = $39

    Base year price of X, Y and Z = $1.00

    So, base market basket cost = $10, $20 and $30.

    Now we can calculate the CPI in the current year by using following formula:

    CPI = Sum of Current year basket cost * 100 / Sum of Base year basket cost

    = (12 + 19.2 + 39) * 100 / (10 + 20 + 30)

    = 7020 / 60

    = 117

    Hence, the approximate CPI of current year is 117.
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