Krugman's Economics For The Ap® Course
Krugman's Economics For The Ap® Course
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781319113278
Author: David Anderson, Margaret Ray
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 46, Problem 6MCQ
To determine

The percentage change for the quantity demand.

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Answer to Problem 6MCQ

Option d is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation for the correct option:

Given Information:

Percentage change in price is 1%

Price elasticity is 5

d.

  Price elasticity=Percentage change in quantity demandedPercentage change in price5=X1%X=5%

There will be a 5% decrease in demand if prices are increased by 1% as its elasticity is 5. Therefore, option d is the correct answer.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Since it is calculations based other options are incorrect.

Economics Concept Introduction

Price elasticity of demand: The relationship between the change in demand due to a price change is referred to as price elasticity of demand.

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