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Index Numbers Worksheet

Before having a go at this worksheet, make sure that you know how to re-base an index. There is an illustration of how to do this in the 'Digging' section.

Below, in Table 2, are figures for the indexed value of sterling over the decade 1990 - 1999. Note that the index is based at 1990.

Table 2: Sterling Effective Exchange Rate Index 1990 - 99
(Average Rates Against Sterling) 1990 = 100


1990 100.0
1991 100.7
1992 96.9
1993 88.9
1994 89.2
1995 84.8
1996 86.3
1997 100.6
1998 103.9
1999 103.8

Source: National Statistics


Q1. Using the data for the indexed value of sterling 1990-1999, re-based to 1992, what is the new value for 1992?
(Select one answer)

(a) * 100
(b) * 96.9
(c) * 114.3



Q2. Using the data for the indexed value of sterling 1990-1999, re-based to 1995, what is the new value for 1999?
(Select one answer)

(a) * 100
(b) * 122.4
(c) * 103.8



Q3. Using the chain base data for the indexed value of sterling 1990-1999, what is the new value for 1999?
(Select one answer)

(a) * 99.9
(b) * 103.8
(c) * 107.1



Q4. Complete the following statement:
(Type your answer)



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