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The Income Elasticity of Demand for Peaches Has Been Estimated

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The income elasticity of demand for peaches has been estimated to be 1.43.If income grows by 15% in a period, how will that affect total revenue from peaches in that period, all other things unchanged?
A.Total revenue will rise.
B.Total revenue will fall.
C.Total revenue will remain unchanged.
D.Not enough information is given to answer the question.


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