The value of the absolute price elasticity of demand for good X is 3. The absolute price elasticity for good Y is 2. Which good's quantity demanded is less responsive to a change in price?

A) Good X
B) Good Y
C) They are equally responsive.
D) Not enough information is given.

Ans: B) Good Y

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a. marginal cost b. average cost c. net marginal cost d. net marginal benefit e. none of the above

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Refer to the graph below showing the revenue curves for a monopolist. If it wants to sell quantity Q1, it must charge a price:




A. P1
B. P2
C. 0
D. Not labeled on the graph

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