Suppose That in a Month the Price of a Gallon

question 256

Multiple Choice

Suppose that in a month the price of a gallon of milk increases from $2 to $2.50. At the same time, the quantity of gallons of milk demanded decreases from 100 to 80. The price elasticity of demand for gallons of milk (calculated using the midpoint formula) is approximately

• A) 0.11.
• B) 0.2.
• C) 1.
• D) 1.2.

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Definitions:

Forward Contract

is a non-standardized contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified future date for a price agreed upon today.

Settlement Date

The date on which a trade is finalized, and the buyer must make payment and the seller must deliver the asset.

Option Contract

A financial contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price within a certain period.

Right

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