alleryStart learning →If the price index is 125 (base 100), what is a rupee's purchasing power relative to base?
ARs 1.00
BRs 0.80
CRs 1.25
DRs 0.75
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Rs 0.80
Purchasing power is the reciprocal of the price level, 100/125 = Rs 0.80.
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