Which of the Following Describes a Situation in Which Demand

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a situation in which demand must be inelastic?

• A) The price of pens rises by 10 cents, and quantity of pens demanded falls by 50.
• B) The price of pens rises by 10 cents, and total revenue rises.
• C) A 20 percent increase in the price of pens leads to a 20 percent decrease in the quantity of pens demanded.
• D) Total revenue does not change when the price of pens rises.
• E) Total revenue decreases when the price of pens rises.

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Definitions:

Stockout

A situation that occurs when an item is not in stock and unavailable for sale or use, often leading to lost sales or customer dissatisfaction.

Lost Sale

A potential sale that is not realized, often due to stockouts or inability to meet customer demand.

Salvage Value

The estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, often considered for depreciation calculations.

Stockout

A situation where items are not in stock and unavailable for sale or use, leading to potential loss of sales.