Suppose That Quantity Demand Rises by 10% as a Result

question 1

Multiple Choice

Suppose that quantity demand rises by 10% as a result of a 15% decrease in price.The price elasticity of demand for this good is

• A)inelastic and equal to 0.67.
• B)elastic and equal to 0.67.
• C)inelastic and equal to 1.50.
• D)elastic and equal to 1.50.

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Definitions:

Demand Schedule

A table or graph that shows the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Variable Conversion Cost

Costs that vary with the level of production and are associated with converting raw materials into finished goods, excluding fixed costs.

Direct Material

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of a specific product and are a part of its finished composition.