Suppose That Starbucks Reduces the Price of Its Premium Coffee

question 46

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Starbucks reduces the price of its premium coffee from $2.20 to $1.80 per cup, and as a result, the quantity sold per day increased from 350 to 450. Over this price range, the price elasticity of demand for Starbucks coffee is:

• A) 0.40.
• B) 0.80.
• C) 1.25.
• D) 2.50.

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