Which formula represents the calculation of the Passche price index, where 'o' denotes the base year and 'n' the current year?

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Explanation

The Passche price index is calculated using the formula P = ΣPnqn / Σpoqn, where Pn and po are prices in the current and base years respectively, and qn is the quantity in the current year. Other formulas correspond to different price index methods.

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Which formula represents the calculation of the Passche price index, where 'o' denotes the base year and 'n' the current year?

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