Demand Is Elastic Whenever

question 189

Multiple Choice

Demand is elastic whenever

• A)price elasticity has an absolute value of 1
• B)price elasticity has an absolute value greater than 1
• C)price elasticity has an absolute value less than 1
• D)price elasticity is negative
• E)consumers respond to a change in price

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Definitions:

Gross profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold (COGS), representing the profit made before deducting operating expenses.

Net income

The profit of a company after all revenues, costs, and expenses have been subtracted, indicating the actual earnings.

Periodic inventory system

An inventory accounting system where updates to inventory levels are made on a periodic basis, rather than each time a sale or purchase occurs.

Physical inventory

The actual counting and recording of merchandise goods and materials held by a business for the purpose of verifying stock levels and value.