Suppose the price of apples decreases from $1.00 to $0.80 each and, as a result, the quantity of apples demanded increases from 800 to 1,000 . Using the midpoint method, the price elasticity of demand for apples in the given price range is
a. 0.22.
b. 0.5.
c. 1.0.
d. 4.5.
c
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A) positive because they are substitutes. B) positive because they are complements. C) negative because they are substitutes. D) negative because they are complements. E) negative because they are inferior goods.
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In the above figure, Mark's monthly budget line for movies and plays changed, as shown by the arrow. The change was caused by
A) a decrease in Mark's income. B) an increase in Mark's income. C) a fall in the price of a play. D) a rise in the price of a play.
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