he table given below reports the price of soda over four consecutive years. Table 5.7 Price Data Year Base-Year Soda Price Current Soda Price 1 (base year) $0.30 $0.30 2 $0.30 $0.45 3 $0.30 $0.55 4 $0.30 $0.65   Refer to Table 5.7. Compute the price index for the base year.

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The table given below reports the price of soda over four consecutive years.
Table 5.7

Price Data

Year

Base-Year Soda Price

Current Soda Price

1 (base year)

$0.30

$0.30

2

$0.30

$0.45

3

$0.30

$0.55

4

$0.30

$0.65


 

Refer to Table 5.7. Compute the price index for the base year.

 
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