Suppose the Value of the Price Elasticity of Demand Is

question 171

Multiple Choice

Suppose the value of the price elasticity of demand is -3.What does this mean?

• A)A 1 percent increase in the price of the good causes quantity demanded to increase by 3 percent.
• B)A 1 percent increase in the price of the good causes quantity demanded to decrease by 3 percent.
• C)A 3 percent increase in the price of the good causes quantity demanded to decrease by 1 percent.
• D)A $1 increase in price causes quantity demanded to fall by 3 units.

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Definitions:

Historical Cost Principle

An accounting principle stating that assets should be recorded and reported at their original purchase price.

Contingent Consideration

A future payment in a business acquisition that depends on specific outcomes or events occurring after the acquisition date.

Parent Company Method

An approach to preparing consolidated financial statements where the parent company's balances and transactions are presented as the primary entity.

Carrying Amounts

The value at which an asset or liability is recognized in the balance sheet after accounting for depreciation, amortization, and impairment costs.