The price of a new electronic toy increases from $16 to $24 and the quantity demanded decreases from 1,050 to 950 per month as a result. Based on this information, the price elasticity of demand (in absolute terms) is estimated to be equal to:

a. 5.00
b. 4.00
c. 0.75
d. 0.25

d

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