Suppose the Price Elasticity of Demand for Some Good Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

Suppose the price elasticity of demand for some good is 1.4.A 10% increase in the price of the good results in

• A)a 1.4% decrease in the quantity demanded.
• B)a 1.4% increase in the quantity demanded.
• C)a 14% increase in the quantity demanded.
• D)a 14% decrease in the quantity demanded.
• E)There is not enough information to answer this question.

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