Which of the Following Describes a Situation in Which Demand

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a situation in which demand must be inelastic?

• A) The price of pens rises by 10 cents, and quantity of pens demanded falls by 50.
• B) The price of pens rises by 10 cents, and total revenue rises.
• C) A 20 percent increase in the price of pens leads to a 20 percent decrease in the quantity of pens demanded.
• D) Total revenue does not change when the price of pens rises.
• E) Total revenue decreases when the price of pens rises.

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities

A curve or frontier representing the maximum combination of goods and services that can be produced efficiently with available resources and technology.

Specialize

To focus on a particular area of expertise or production, often to increase efficiency or performance in that area.

Comparative Advantage

The principle that holds a party can produce some goods at a lower relative cost than another, promoting beneficial trade.

Other Goods

The term refers to any goods that are not directly under consideration but can still affect the market situation, such as substitute or complementary goods.