Suppose That the Elasticity of Demand for a Product Is

question 242

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the elasticity of demand for a product is 0.5 and price decreases by 20%. By what percentage will quantity demanded increase?

• A) 0.5%
• B) 5%
• C) 10%
• D) 40%

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