**Problem 08-19 (algo)**In a statement to P&G shareholders, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gillette (which is owned by P&G) indicated, “Despite several new product launches, Gillette's advertising-to-sales declined dramatically… to 8 percent last year. Gillette's advertising spending, in fact, is one of the lowest in our peer group of consumer product companies.”If the elasticity of demand for Gillette’s consumer products is similar to other firms in its peer group (which averages –3.5), what is Gillette’s advertising elasticity?**Instructions:** Enter your response rounded to two decimal places.[Input Box]Is Gillette’s demand more or less responsive to advertising than other firms in its peer group?- More responsive- It responds the same- Less responsive

Variables in the question: Last year Advertising-to-Sales=8%Elasticity of demand of peer group=3.5

Answered: Problem 08-19 (algo) In a statement to…

Essentials Of Investments

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