Laspeyres price index uses quantities of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Laspeyres price index uses quantities of:
A. Both periods equally
B. None of the above
C. Current period as weights
D. Base period as weights
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Laspeyres = Σp₁q₀ / Σp₀q₀ × 100, using base quantities.

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