The Price of a New Electronic Toy Increases from $16

question 176

Multiple Choice

The price of a new electronic toy increases from $16 to $24 and the quantity demanded decreases from 1,050 to 950 per month as a result. Based on this information, the price elasticity of demand (in absolute terms) is estimated to be equal to:

• A)​5.00
• B)​4.00
• C)​0.75
• D)​0.25

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