The income elasticity of demand for jewelry is 2. Other things equal, a 10% increase in consumer income will ________ the quantity of jewelry demanded by ________

A. decrease; 5%.
B. increase; 5%.
C. increase; 20%.
D. decrease; 20%.

Answer: C

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