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Define family budget method
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Solution
In this method, the weights are calculated by multiplying prices and quantity of the base year.
i.e. V = `sum"p"_0"q"_0`.
The formula is given by,
Cost of Living Index Number = `(sum"pv")/(sum"v")`
Where P = `"p"_1/"p"_0 xx 100` is the price relative.
V = `sum"p"_0"q"_0` is the value relative.
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