Fisher's ideal index is the geometric mean of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Fisher's ideal index is the geometric mean of:
A. Time reversal and factor reversal
B. WPI and CPI
C. Laspeyres and Paasche indices
D. Simple aggregative and weighted average
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Fisher = √(Laspeyres × Paasche).

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