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Suppose seafood price and quantity data for the years 2000 and 2009 follow. Use 2000 as the base period.
| Seafood | 2000 Qty. (lb)  | 
2000 Price ($/lb)  | 
2009 Price ($/lb)  | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Halibut | 75,290 | 2.01 | 2.43 | 
| Lobster | 83,180 | 3.72 | 3.09 | 
| Tuna | 50,779 | 1.87 | 1.97 | 
(a)
Compute a price relative for each type of seafood. (Round your answers to one decimal place.)
| Seafood | Price Relative | 
|---|---|
| Halibut | |
| Lobster | |
| Tuna | 
(b)
Compute a weighted aggregate price index for the seafood catch. (Round your answer to one decimal place.)
I2009 =
Comment on the change in seafood prices over the nine-year period. (Enter your percentage as a positive value. Round your answer to one decimal place.)
Seafood prices have ---Select--- increased decreased by % over the 9-year period according to the index.