If the Price Elasticity of Demand for a Product Is

question 211

Multiple Choice

If the price elasticity of demand for a product is 2.5, then a price cut from$2.00 to$1.80 will

• A)increase the quantity demanded by about 2.5 percent.
• B)decrease the quantity demanded by about 2.5 percent.
• C)increase the quantity demanded by about 25 percent.
• D)increase the quantity demanded by about 250 percent.

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