Paasche price index is calculated as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Paasche price index is calculated as:
A. Σ(p₁q₁)/Σ(p₀q₁) × 100
B. √[Σ(p₁q₀)/Σ(p₀q₀) × Σ(p₁q₁)/Σ(p₀q₁)] × 100
C. Σ(p₁q₀)/Σ(p₀q₀) × 100
D. Σ(p₁q₁)/Σ(p₀q₀) × 100
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Paasche index = Σ(p₁q₁)/Σ(p₀q₁) × 100, using current period quantities (q₁) as weights, which may understate inflation due to substitution effects but reflects current consumption patterns.

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