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A price relative is used to compare prices over time. The price of an item was $80 in 2015 and $72 in 2019.

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Price Comparison Over Time

The price of an item was $80 in 2015 and $72 in 2019.

YearPrice ($)
201580
201972
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    Calculate the price relative for 2019 using 2015 as the base year.

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Price Change of a Product

The price of a product in 2018 was $50. In 2020, the price increased to $60.

YearPrice ($)
201850
202060
  1. a

    Calculate the price relative for the product in 2020 using 2018 as the base year.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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