Fred's Income Has Just Risen from $940 Per Week to $1,060

question 174

Multiple Choice

Fred's income has just risen from $940 per week to $1,060 per week. As a result, he decides to purchase 9 percent more steak per week. The income elasticity of Fred's demand for steak is

• A) 0.75.
• B) 0.90.
• C) 1.00.
• D) 1.33.

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