Index numbers

Compare change relative to a base year of 100.

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Index numbers

An index compares a quantity with a base value. Set the base-year index to 100.

YearFreight journeys
2020800
2025800
Fictional freight counts All values are synthetic.
Resource description

Fictional freight counts

1. What is the 2025 index if 2020 = 100?

2. What percentage change does this index represent?

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