When Quantity Is Measured in Gallons, the Price Elasticity of Demand

question 199

Multiple Choice

When quantity is measured in gallons, the price elasticity of demand for milk will be __________ the price elasticity when quantity is measured in quarts.

• A)the same as
• B)four times
• C)one quarter
• D)two times
• E)less than

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Definitions:

Financial Obligation

A legal responsibility to settle a debt or pay for a service or product that has been received.

Registered Securities

Securities with which the issuer or a transfer agent keeps a list of the names of owners. Dividends or interest payments are made to owners of record as of specified dates.

Transfer Agent

A financial institution or trust company designated by a corporation to keep records of investors, account balances, and transactions, and manage the transfer of stocks and bonds.

Negative Return

A loss that occurs when the value of an investment decreases compared to its initial purchase price.