Suppose the price of the commodity is declined by 10%, as a result of which, the quantity demanded increased by 20%. Then, calculate the value of the elasticity of demand () and confirm its type.
Suppose the price of the commodity is declined by 10%, as a result of which, the quantity demanded increased by 20%. Then, calculate the value of the elasticity of demand () and confirm its type.
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 4
. Taking the absolute value, , so demand is elastic.
Note: By sign convention the value is ; the options report the absolute value, so we selected with elastic demand.
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