Which of the Following Could Explain Why the Demand for Table

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could explain why the demand for table salt is inelastic?

• A)Salt is a luxury good.
• B)Salt is a rare commodity.
• C)Households devote a very small portion of their income to salt purchases.
• D)Salt is a luxury for high-income consumers but a necessity for low-income consumers.

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Definitions:

Gross Method

An accounting method for recording purchases at the full invoice price without deducting any cash discounts.

Recording

The act of documenting financial transactions in accounting records.

Estimated Bad Debts

A provision for accounts receivable that are expected not to be collected, thereby adjusting the value of gross receivables to a more realistic figure.

Uncollectible Account

An account receivable that a company deems unlikely to be collected and thus writes off as a bad debt expense.