If the Absolute Price Elasticity of Demand Is 2

question 35

Multiple Choice

If the absolute price elasticity of demand is 2.0, a 10 percent decrease in price will increase quantity demanded by

• A) 10 percent.
• B) 20 percent.
• C) 5 percent.
• D) 12 percent.

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