The Cross Elasticity of Demand Between Apples and Oranges Is

question 315

Multiple Choice

The cross elasticity of demand between apples and oranges is defined as the

• A) percentage change in the quantity of apples demanded divided by the percentage change in the price of oranges.
• B) price elasticity of demand for apples divided by the price elasticity of demand for oranges.
• C) percentage change in the quantity of apples demanded divided by the percentage change in the quantity of oranges demanded.
• D) change in the quantity of apples demanded divided by the change in the quantity of oranges demanded.

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