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If the consumer price index number is 750, then the purchasing power of one rupee is _______.

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A12.5 paise
B15 paise
C13.3 paise
D16.5 paise
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Correct Answer

✅ Option c — 13.3 paise

All Options:

  • A12.5 paise
  • B15 paise
  • C13.3 paise
  • D16.5 paise

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let us analyze the concept of purchasing power of money from first principles:
1. **Purchasing Power of Money**: Purchasing power is the value of money in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy. It is inversely proportional to the price level (Price Index):
Purchasing Power=1Consumer Price Index\text{Purchasing Power} = \frac{1}{\text{Consumer Price Index}}
2. **Convert to paise**: To find the purchasing power of one rupee in terms of paise (where ₹ 1=100\displaystyle 1 = 100 paise), we multiply the purchasing power by 100:
Purchasing Power (in paise)=1Consumer Price Index×100\text{Purchasing Power (in paise)} = \frac{1}{\text{Consumer Price Index}} \times 100
3. **Given Data**: CPI=750\displaystyle \text{CPI} = 750.
4. **Calculation**:
Purchasing Power=1750×100 paise\text{Purchasing Power} = \frac{1}{750} \times 100 \text{ paise}
Purchasing Power=100750 paise=1075 paise=215 paise≈0.1333 rupees=13.3 paise\text{Purchasing Power} = \frac{100}{750} \text{ paise} = \frac{10}{75} \text{ paise} = \frac{2}{15} \text{ paise} \approx 0.1333 \text{ rupees} = 13.3 \text{ paise}
Therefore, the purchasing power of one rupee is 13.3\displaystyle 13.3 paise.
Hence, **Option C** 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.

Key Concepts to Understand

Index Number

A statistical device for measuring changes in the magnitude of a group of related variables (like prices or production) over time.

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