If the Price Elasticity of Demand for Clean Sheets Laundry

question 44

Multiple Choice

If the price elasticity of demand for Clean Sheets laundry detergent is 1.50, a 5 percent decrease in the price will lead to which of the following?

• A)a 7.5 increase in quantity
• B)a 1.50 increase in quantity
• C)a 7.5 decrease in quantity
• D)a 1.50 decrease in quantity

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