Question
Mathematics Question on Statistics
The price relatives and weights of a set of commodities are given as:
| Commodity | P | Q | R |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Relative | 100 | 130 | 180 |
| Weight | x | 2x | y |
If the sum of weights is 54 and index for the set is 130, then the values of x and y are
A
x=12, y=18
B
x=15, y=9
C
x=16, y=6
D
x=9, y=15
Answer
x=15, y=9
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): x=15, y=9