When Quantity Is Measured in Gallons, the Price Elasticity of Demand

question 199

Multiple Choice

When quantity is measured in gallons, the price elasticity of demand for milk will be __________ the price elasticity when quantity is measured in quarts.

• A)the same as
• B)four times
• C)one quarter
• D)two times
• E)less than

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