If the Price Elasticity of Demand Is 0

question 153

Multiple Choice

If the price elasticity of demand is 0.5, this means that a ________ increase in price causes a ________ decrease in quantity demanded.

• A) 20%; 100%
• B) 30%; 15%
• C) 20%; 1%
• D) 5%; 1%

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