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Question
If the Real GDP is Rs400 and Nominal GDP is Rs450, calculate the Price Index (base = 100).
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Solution
Real GDP = `"Nominal GDP"/"Price Index of Current Year"xx100`
400 = `450/"Price Index of Current Year" xx 100`
Price Index of Current Year = 112.5
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