Question 2
ElasticityThe 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
- A.I, II and III only
- B.II and IV only
- C.III and IV only
- 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.