If the Elasticity of Demand for Bangles Is Equal to 1

question 77

Multiple Choice

If the elasticity of demand for bangles is equal to 1, moving along the demand curve for bangles, an increase in price will:

• A)not affect the quantity purchased.
• B)increase the quantity demanded and increase total revenue.
• C)increase the quantity demanded and decrease total revenue.
• D)increase the quantity demanded and leave total revenue unchanged.

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