For Which of the Following Types of Goods Would Demand

question 71

Multiple Choice

For which of the following types of goods would demand be most price-elastic?

• A)necessities
• B)goods with many substitutes
• C)goods that require only a small portion of the buyer's budget
• D)goods with vertical demand curves
• E)goods with vertical supply curves

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Definitions:

Current Ratio

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Quick Ratio

A measure of a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations using its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.

Accounts Receivable

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North American Industry Classification System

A standardized system used by Canada, Mexico, and the United States to classify businesses and industries for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data.