UI Post-UTME Economics 2025 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Elasticity

The demand for a good is said to be price inelastic when:
I. A 10% price rise causes less than 10% fall in quantity demanded
II. The PED value is between 0 and 1
III. Total revenue increases when the price is raised
IV. The good has many close substitutes

  1. A.I, II and III only
  2. B.II and IV only
  3. C.III and IV only
  4. D.All of the above
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I, II and III only)

Explanation

Inelastic means quantity changes by a smaller percentage than price (0 < PED < 1), so a price rise raises total revenue. Many substitutes make demand elastic.