When Demand for a Product Is Very Elastic and Prices

question 33

Multiple Choice

When demand for a product is very elastic and prices are increased, demand will ________.

• A) remain the same, and operating profits will increase
• B) remain the same, and operating profits may either increase or decrease
• C) decrease, and operating profits will decrease
• D) decrease, and operating profits may either increase or decrease

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Definitions:

IPOs

Initial Public Offerings, the process by which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time.

Issuing Securities

The process by which a corporate entity raises capital by distributing new stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments to investors.

Direct Private Long-term Debt Financing

A financing method where businesses borrow money directly from private investors or institutions under long-term agreements, without going through public markets.

Public Issues

Securities or debts that are offered to the public in an initial offering.