Suppose the index of prices received by date farmers in Oman for 2008was 1.04 and the base year of index was 1999. Then, OPTIONS: (i) Relative to 1999, farm prices were 104% higher in 2008. (ii) Relative to 2008, farm prices were 4% higher in 1999. (iii) Relative to 2008, farm prices were 104% higher in 1999. (iv) Relative to 1999, farm prices were 4% higher in 2008.

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Suppose the index of prices received by date farmers in Oman for 2008was 1.04 and the base year of index was 1999. Then,

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(i) Relative to 1999, farm prices were 104% higher in 2008.

(ii) Relative to 2008, farm prices were 4% higher in 1999.

(iii) Relative to 2008, farm prices were 104% higher in 1999.

(iv) Relative to 1999, farm prices were 4% higher in 2008.

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The price index of the country shows the average price level in the economy. The value of price index in base year is one. If the value of price index is greater than one then it indicates the inflation in the economy. On the other hand, if price index is lower than one then it shows the deflation in the economy. 

 

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