Suppose That the Cross-Price Elasticity of Demand for Movie Popcorn

question 88

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the cross-price elasticity of demand for movie popcorn with respect to movie tickets is -0.75. If the price of movie tickets rises by 4%, the quantity demanded of movie popcorn will:

• A) fall by 18.75%.
• B) fall by 30%.
• C) rise by 3%.
• D) fall by 3%.

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