Practice WHAT IS AN INDEX NUMBER - 7.2 | 7. Index Numbers | CBSE 11 Statistics for Economics
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Question 1

Easy

Define an index number.

💡 Hint: Think about what it measures over time.

Question 2

Easy

What does the base period indicate in index numbers?

💡 Hint: Recall the starting point of comparison.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of index numbers?

  • To measure average changes
  • To calculate exact prices
  • To serve as a catalog

💡 Hint: Consider what index numbers summarize.

Question 2

True or False: Index numbers are only applicable to prices.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the broader applications of statistics.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Suppose the CPI in 2020 was 250 and in 2021 it is 300. Calculate the percentage increase in CPI.

💡 Hint: Use the percentage change formula.

Question 2

A consumer's basket in the base year included items worth Rs. 500. If their current basket costs Rs. 650, what is the index number?

💡 Hint: Think of how index numbers reflect relative costs.

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