Given that $∑p_0q_0= 700, ∑p_0q_1=1450, ∑p_1q_0=855$ and $∑p_1q_1=1300.$ Where subscripts 0 and 1 are used for base year and current year respectively. The Laspeyer's price index number is : |
18.46 119.35 120.23 122.14 |
122.14 |
The correct answer is Option (4) → 122.14 The Laspeyres Price Index is, $P_L=\frac{∑(p_1q_0)}{∑p_0q_0}×100$ $=\frac{855}{700}×100$ $=122.14$ |