Consider the Following Pairs of Items

question 283

Multiple Choice

Consider the following pairs of items:
a. shampoo and conditioner
b. iPhones and earbuds
c. a laptop computer and a desktop computer
d. beef and pork
e. air-travel and weed killer
Which of the pairs listed will have cross-price elasticity of zero?

• A) a and b only
• B) c only since most people cannot do without computers
• C) e only
• D) none of the pairs listed

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Definitions:

Installment Sales Method

An accounting method that recognizes revenue and expense when payments are actually received rather than at the point of sale.

Cash Collections

The process of gathering all cash payments received from customers over a period.

Cost Of Installment Goods Sold

The cost attributed to products sold under an installment sales agreement, recognizing expenses as revenues are realized.

Inventory

Inventory refers to the goods and materials that a business holds for the ultimate purpose of resale or production.