Suppose a 10 percent increase in the price of textbooks decreases the quantity demanded by 20 percent. The elasticity of demand for textbooks is
A) 0.2.
B) 2.0.
C) 5.0.
D) 10.0.
B
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A) an increase in the price level. B) a decrease in the price level. C) "wear and tear" of capital goods over time. D) the depreciation allowance. E) a decrease in purchasing power.
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