Suppose Joe Purchases 10 Lottery Tickets Per Month When His

question 51

Multiple Choice

Suppose Joe purchases 10 lottery tickets per month when his monthly income is $200. Joe receives a raise at work, giving him an extra $40 per month in take-home pay, and Joe now purchases 15 lottery tickets per month. What is Joe's income elasticity of demand for lottery tickets?

• A) 2.5
• B) 1.
• C) 0.4.
• D) 0.25.

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