Question

In most of the weighted index numbers, the weight pertains to ______.

पर्याय

• base year

• current year

• both base and current year

Answer 1

In most of the weighted index numbers, the weight pertains to the current year.

Explanation:

Most weighted index numbers, like Laspeyres’ Index, use base year quantities as weights to measure changes over time. Using base year weights helps in comparing how prices or quantities have changed relative to a fixed reference point. While Paasche uses the current year and Fisher uses both, the most common practice is to take base-year weights.