The table below shows the approximate value of Canada's crude oil and natural gas exports over a 5-year period.The amounts shown are billions of dollars.
TABLE 2-7
-Refer to Table 2-7.Assume that 2009 is the base year,with an index number = 100.What is the index number for the value of natural gas exports in 2012?
A)0.59
B)59.4%
C)5.3
D)59.4
E)-5.3

Question

The table below shows the approximate value of Canada's crude oil and natural gas exports over a 5-year period.The amounts shown are billions of dollars.
  TABLE 2-7
-Refer to Table 2-7.Assume that 2009 is the base year,with an index number = 100.What is the index number for the value of natural gas exports in 2012?
A)0.59 
B)59.4% 
C)5.3 
D)59.4 
E)-5.3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To calculate the index number for the value of natural gas exports in 2012, we need to divide the value of natural gas exports in 2012 by the value of natural gas exports in 2009 and then multiply by 100:

Index number for natural gas exports in 2012 = (32.0 / 53.9) x 100 = 59.4

Therefore, the answer is D, 59.4.

The Table Below Shows the Approximate Value of Canada's Crude