If the Absolute Price Elasticity of Demand for a Product

question 151

Multiple Choice

If the absolute price elasticity of demand for a product is greater than 1, then

• A) the absolute price elasticity of demand is inelastic and consumers are relatively insensitive to price changes.
• B) the absolute price elasticity of demand is inelastic and consumers are relatively sensitive to price changes.
• C) the absolute price elasticity of demand is elastic and consumers are relatively insensitive to price changes.
• D) the absolute price elasticity of demand is elastic and consumers are relatively sensitive to price changes.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions paid to investors.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made in the form of additional shares rather than a cash payout.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities. It represents ownership equity spread among shareholders.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of a corporation that have been issued and are held by shareholders.