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प्रश्न
Which of the following is the most likely reason for the relatively high elasticity of bottled water?
विकल्प
Many substitutes are available
Good for health
Can be used for many purposes
Necessity item
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उत्तर
Many substitutes are available
Explanation:
The relatively high elasticity of bottled water is most likely due to the availability of many substitutes, such as tap water, filtered water, or other beverage options. When there are many substitutes, consumers can easily switch to a different option if the price of bottled water increases, leading to higher price elasticity.
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