The Price Elasticity of Demand for Fresh Zucchini Has Been

question 125

Multiple Choice

The price elasticity of demand for fresh zucchini has been estimated to be 2.25.A new irrigation system yields a 25% increase in the nation's crop of fresh zucchini.Which statement BEST describes how this will affect total expenditures on zucchini,all other things equal?

• A)Total expenditures will remain unchanged.
• B)Total expenditures will fall.
• C)Total expenditures will rise.
• D)The information is insufficient to answer the question.

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