EBK STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
13th Edition
ISBN: 8220101456380
Author: Anderson
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 20, Problem 22E
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Develop a Male Shaver Expense Index based on weighted price relatives for Year 11.
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EBK STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
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