The Price Elasticity of Demand for Widgets Is 0

question 204

Multiple Choice

The price elasticity of demand for widgets is 0.80. Assuming no change in the demand curve for widgets, a 16 percent increase in sales implies a

• A) 1 percent reduction in price.
• B) 12 percent reduction in price.
• C) 20 percent reduction in price.
• D) 40 percent reduction in price.

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Definitions:

Chiropractic Treatment

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Therapeutic Manipulation

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