If the Cross-Price Elasticity of Demand for Two Goods Is

question 119

Multiple Choice

If the cross-price elasticity of demand for two goods is -4.5,then

• A)the two goods are substitutes.
• B)the two goods are complements.
• C)one of the goods is normal while the other good is inferior.
• D)one of the goods is a luxury while the other good is a necessity.

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