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In 2017\displaystyle 2017 the average price of a commodity was 20%\displaystyle 20\% more than in 2016\displaystyle 2016 but 20%\displaystyle 20\% less than in 2015\displaystyle 2015; and more over it was 50%\displaystyle 50\% more than in 2018\displaystyle 2018 to price relatives using 2016\displaystyle 2016 as base (2016\displaystyle 2016 price relative 100\displaystyle 100) deduce the data is:

Options

A120,100,120,80\displaystyle 120, 100, 120, 80 (2015-18)
B150,100,120,80\displaystyle 150, 100, 120, 80 (2015-18)
C135,100,125,87\displaystyle 135, 100, 125, 87 (2015-18)
DNone of these
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Correct Answer

Option b150,100,120,80\displaystyle 150, 100, 120, 80 (2015-18)

All Options:

  • A120,100,120,80\displaystyle 120, 100, 120, 80 (2015-18)
  • B150,100,120,80\displaystyle 150, 100, 120, 80 (2015-18)
  • C135,100,125,87\displaystyle 135, 100, 125, 87 (2015-18)
  • DNone of these

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let the price in 2016 be P16\displaystyle P_{16} (price relative = 100%\displaystyle 100\%). - We are given that the average price in 2017 was 20%\displaystyle 20\% more than in 2016: P17=1.20P16    Price Relative of 2017=120P_{17} = 1.20 P_{16} \implies \text{Price Relative of 2017} = 120 - The price in 2017 was 20%\displaystyle 20\% less than in 2015: P17=0.80P15    P15=P170.80=1.20P160.80=1.50P16    Price Relative of 2015=150P_{17} = 0.80 P_{15} \implies P_{15} = \frac{P_{17}}{0.80} = \frac{1.20 P_{16}}{0.80} = 1.50 P_{16} \implies \text{Price Relative of 2015} = 150 - The price in 2017 was 50%\displaystyle 50\% more than in 2018: P17=1.50P18    P18=P171.50=1.20P161.50=0.80P16    Price Relative of 2018=80P_{17} = 1.50 P_{18} \implies P_{18} = \frac{P_{17}}{1.50} = \frac{1.20 P_{16}}{1.50} = 0.80 P_{16} \implies \text{Price Relative of 2018} = 80 Therefore, the price relatives for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 in order are: 150,100,120,80150, 100, 120, 80 This matches Option B. Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Index Numbers

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.

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

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