Multiple Choice
An index of clothing prices for 2014 based on 2000 is to be constructed. The clothing items
Considered are shoes and dresses. The information for prices and quantities for both years is given
Below. Use 2000 as the base period and 100 as the base value. 
Determine the Laspeyres' price index for 2014.
A) 111.8
B) 112.9
C) 113.3
D) 112.5
E) 113.0
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