Suppose the Demand Function Is Q _x^d = 100 -

question 57

Multiple Choice

Suppose the demand function is Q _x^d = 100 - 8P_x + 6P_y B M.If P_x = $4, P_y = $2, and M = $10, what is the cross-price elasticity of good x with respect to the price of good y?

• A)0.17.
• B)0.38.
• C)0.21.
• D)0.04.

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