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Edexcel A-Level Economics QS5 Index Numbers

Practise Edexcel A-Level Economics index numbers by choosing the correct base year and calculating GDP or GNI index values.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Economics XEC11/YEC11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Calculate an index number by dividing the target-year value by the base-year value and multiplying by 100.
  • Identify distractors that use the wrong base year, wrong target year or reversed calculation.
  • Interpret GDP or GNI tables to compare economic values across years using index numbers.

QS5—Index numbers question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

The table shows Peru’s GDP between 2021 and 2023.

Table for Question QS5—Index numbers question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Economics AS

Which one of the following represents the index number for 2021 if 2022 is the base year?

A

84.6

B

91.8

C

108.9

D

118.2

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