? A Two-Good Market
Considering the data from the table shown above, assuming that the market basket cost of light bulbs and volleyballs in the base year was $4500, what would be the price index for the year 2020?
A. 92.70
B. 100.00
C. 177.78
D. 156.30
Answer: C
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