If a 10 Percent Rise in the Price of Bananas

question 105

True/False

If a 10 percent rise in the price of bananas leads to a 20 percent reduction in the quantity of bananas demanded,then the price elasticity of demand is 2.00.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Point

The state in a market where supply equals demand, leading to stable prices and quantities.

Normal Goods

Goods for which demand increases as the income of the buyer increases, and vice versa.

Price Rises

An increase in the cost of goods or services, often due to factors like inflation, supply and demand imbalances, or production costs.

Income Effects

Changes in consumers' purchasing patterns resulting from a change in their income, influencing how they allocate their spending across different goods and services.