Which of the Following Describes a Situation in Which Demand

question 46

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Total revenue decreases by 10 percent when the price of jeans rises by 10 percent.
• B) Total revenue decreases by less than 10 percent when the price of jeans rises by 10 percent.
• C) Total revenue increases by more than 10 percent when the price of jeans rises by 10 percent.
• D) Total revenue decreases by $10 when the price of jeans rises by $10.
• E) Total revenue decreases by more than $10 when the price of jeans rises by $10.

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Definitions:

Business Cycle

The fluctuations in economic activity that an economy experiences over a period, ranging from expansions (growth) to recessions (contractions).

Industrial Equipment

This category involves machinery and tools used in manufacturing processes, ranging from small tools to large machinery for heavy industries, playing a crucial role in industrial operations.

Recession

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, typically identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

Automobile Industry

A sector of the economy focused on the manufacture and sales of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles.