Assume Apples and Oranges Are Substitutes

question 139

Multiple Choice

Assume apples and oranges are substitutes.Suppose apple growers launch a successful advertising campaign that convinces consumers apples are a better product.As a result the cross-price elasticity of apples and oranges will become

• A)Less negative (move closer to zero).
• B)More negative.
• C)Less positive (move closer to zero).
• D)More positive.

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Definitions:

Compounded Annually

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal once a year.

Rate of Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

End of Each Month

A recurring time period marking the completion of the last day of any month in a calendar year.

Compounded Monthly

Interest calculation method where interest accrued each month is added to the principal, and the new sum accrues additional interest.