Suppose that in 1984 the total output in a single good economy was 12,000 buckets of chicken. Also assume that in 1984 each bucket of chicken was priced at $16. Finally assume that in 2005 the price per bucket of chicken was $20 and that 26,000 buckets were produced. What was the GDP price index for 1984 using 2005 as the base year?

Respuesta :

Answer:

The GDP price index for 1984 using 2005 as the base year was 80%

Explanation:

The GDP price index:

X/100 = $16/$20

X = 80%

Therefore, The GDP price index for 1984 using 2005 as the base year was 80%