In Exhibit 9­18, How Does Market Segment a Differ from Market

question 1

Multiple Choice

In Exhibit 9­18, how does market segment A differ from market segment B?

• A)demand is relatively more elastic in segment A than in segment B
• B)demand is relatively more income elastic in segment A than in segment B
• C)demand is relatively more income elastic in segment B than in segment A
• D)there are more consumers in segment A than in segment B
• E)demand is relatively more inelastic in segment A than in segment B

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