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

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose the demand function is Q _x^d = 100 − 8P_x + 6P_y - 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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