EBK STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
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Author: Anderson
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Chapter 20.2, Problem 3E
A large manufacturer purchases an identical component from three independent suppliers that differ in unit price and quantity supplied. The relevant data for 2009 and 2011 are given here.
| Unit Price (S) | |||
| Supplier | Quantity (2007) | 2009 | 2011 |
| A | 150 | 5.45 | 6.00 |
| B | 200 | 5.60 | 5.95 |
| C | 120 | 530 | 6.20 |
- a. Compute the price relatives for each of the component suppliers separately. Compare the price increases by the suppliers over the two-year period.
- b. Compute an unweighted aggregate price index for the component part in 2011.
- c. Compute a 2011 weighted aggregate price index for the component part. What is the interpretation of this index for the manufacturing firm?
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