The table below shows hypothetical data for the volume of gold and nickel output across several years.
TABLE 2-6
-Refer to Table 2-6.What is the index number for nickel output in Year 5?
A)-200
B)-200%
C)96
D)0.96%
E)96%

Question

The table below shows hypothetical data for the volume of gold and nickel output across several years.
  TABLE 2-6
-Refer to Table 2-6.What is the index number for nickel output in Year 5?
A)-200 
B)-200% 
C)96 
D)0.96% 
E)96%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The index number for nickel output in Year 5 can be calculated as (Year 5 Nickel Output / Base Year Nickel Output) x 100. Using the data from the table, we get (160 / 166.4) x 100 = 96, which is choice C. Therefore, the answer is C.

The Table Below Shows Hypothetical Data for the Volume of Gold