There Are Very Few,if Any,good Substitutes for Motor Oil

question 175

Multiple Choice

There are very few,if any,good substitutes for motor oil.Therefore,the

• A)demand for motor oil would tend to be inelastic.
• B)demand for motor oil would tend to be elastic.
• C)demand for motor oil would tend to respond strongly to changes in prices of other goods.
• D)supply of motor oil would tend to respond strongly to changes in people's tastes for large cars relative to their tastes for small cars.

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Definitions:

Economy Moves

Refers to the overall changes or shifts in economic activity, growth, and health within a particular economy over time.

Ceteris Paribus

A Latin phrase meaning "other things being equal," used in economics to isolate the effect of one variable by holding others constant.

Consumer Income

Refers to the total earnings or financial inflow that consumers receive from all sources, affecting their purchasing power and demand for goods and services.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods supplied matches the quantity of goods demanded in a market, leading to a stable market condition.