"Last October, Due to an Early Frost, the Price of a Pumpkin

question 246

Multiple Choice

"Last October, due to an early frost, the price of a pumpkin increased by 10 percent compared to the price in the previous Halloween season. As a result, the quantity demanded county-wide decreased from 2 million to 1.5 million." Based on this statement, it is certain that the

• A) demand curve for Halloween costumes shifted leftward.
• B) price elasticity of demand for pumpkins decreased from its value in previous years.
• C) demand curve for pumpkins shifted leftward.
• D) total revenue from the sale of pumpkins decreased.

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