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    Question

    The price elasticity of demand for good X is –0.5. Due

    to supply constraints, the price of the good rises by 10%. Based on the elasticity relationship, what will most likely happen to the quantity demanded?
    A Increase by 5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Increase by 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Decrease by 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Decrease by 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Decrease by 5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Elasticity = % change quantity / % change in price or % change quantity = Elasticity x % change in price = -0.5 x 10% = -5% or 5% decrease

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