If the Price Elasticity of Demand for a Product Is

question 291

Multiple Choice

If the price elasticity of demand for a product is 1.5, then a price cut from$3.00 to$2.70 will

• A)increase the quantity demanded by about 1.5 percent.
• B)decrease the quantity demanded by about 1.5 percent.
• C)increase the quantity demanded by about 15 percent.
• D)increase the quantity demanded by about 30 percent.

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