Suppose computer prices at an office supply store fall from $1,000 to $900 and as a result the quantity demanded of typewriters decreases from 40 to 20 per month. The cross-price elasticity of demand is closest to

A. 6.3.
B. 5.0.
C. 0.16.
D. 0.2.

Answer: A

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