The consumer price index for April $1985$ was $125$. The food price index was $120$ and other items index was $135$. The percentage of food out of the total weight of the index is

The correct answer is Option a: $66.67$. MTP Oct 21

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The consumer price index for April $\displaystyle 1985$ was $\displaystyle 125$ . The food price index was $\displaystyle 120$ and other items index was $\displaystyle 135$ . The percentage of food out of the total weight of the index is

\displaystyle 66.67

\displaystyle 68.28

\displaystyle 90.25

DNone of these

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✅ Option a — $\displaystyle 66.67$

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Construction of Index Numbers, Time Series

This chapter covers Construction of Index Numbers, Time Series and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

Exam Strategy Tip

This topic carries 4-6 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

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