The Price Elasticity of Demand for Widgets Is 0

question 333

Multiple Choice

The price elasticity of demand for widgets is 0.75. Assuming no change in the demand curve for widgets, a 9 percent decrease in sales implies a(n)

• A)3.25 percent increase in price.
• B)8 percent increase in price.
• C)12 percent increase in price.
• D)6.75 percent increase in price.

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Definitions:

Product Differentiation

The strategy businesses use to distinguish their products from those of competitors, through variations in quality, features, design, or branding.

Physical Differences

Variations in the tangible characteristics or attributes of a product, which can affect consumer preference and value perception.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production can be adjusted, and all economic agents have fully adapted to any changes, resulting in a stable economy with no tendency for change.

Economic Profit

The difference between a firm's total revenue and its total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.