Multiple Choice
The reason weights are used in an aggregate index is to
A) ensure that all items have an influence on the index which is relative to their respective importance.
B) ensure that expensive items are considered more heavily.
C) ensure that current prices will influence the index more than base prices.
D) None of these alternatives is correct.
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