If the Value of the Price Elasticity of Demand Is

question 187

Multiple Choice

If the value of the price elasticity of demand is -0.2, this means that a

• A)20 percent decrease in price causes a 1 percent increase in quantity demanded
• B)0.2 percent decrease in price causes a 1 percent increase in quantity demanded
• C)5 percent decrease in price causes a 1 percent increase in quantity demanded
• D)0.2 percent decrease in price causes a 0.2 percent increase in quantity demanded
• E)100 percent decrease in price causes a 200 percent increase in quantity demanded

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Definitions:

Petechiae

Tiny, round spots that appear on the skin due to bleeding under the surface, often indicative of a medical condition.

Dark-Skinned Individuals

Persons with a higher concentration of melanin in the skin, which can affect the clinical diagnosis of conditions like anemia or petechiae.

Oral Mucosa

The mucous membrane lining the inside of the mouth, which can be a site of absorption for certain medications or a location for various diseases.