Question 30
POST_UTME_AAUA
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2022
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ECONOMICS
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objective
The demand for a commodity is said to be inelastic if the percentage change in the quantity demanded is less than the percentage change in the price of the commodity. U\sing the concept of elasticity of demand, explain why the demand for a commodity is said to be inelastic.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The demand for a commodity is said to be inelastic if the percentage change in the quantity demanded is less than the percentage change in the price of the commodity.
B.
The demand for a commodity is said to be inelastic if the percentage change in the quantity demanded is greater than the percentage change in the price of the commodity.
C.
The demand for a commodity is said to be inelastic if the percentage change in the quantity demanded is equal to the percentage change in the price of the commodity.
D.
The demand for a commodity is said to be inelastic if the percentage change in the quantity demanded is less than the percentage change in the price of the commodity, but only if the commodity is a luxury.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The demand for a commodity is said to be inelastic if the percentage change in the quantity demanded is less than the percentage change in the price of the commodity.
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