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प्रश्न
- Luxuries goods have generally elastic demand.
- Goods whose close substitutes are available have inelastic demand.
पर्याय
Statement (i) is false and statement (ii) is true
Statement (i) is true and statement (ii) is false
Both (i) and (ii) are false
Both (i) and (ii) are true
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उत्तर
Statement (i) is true and statement (ii) is false
Explanation:
- Statement (i) is true because luxury goods generally have elastic demand, meaning that a change in price leads to a relatively larger change in the quantity demanded.
- Statement (ii) is false because goods with close substitutes typically have elastic demand, as consumers can easily switch to a substitute if the price of the good increases.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
As we move along a downward sloping straight line demand curve from left to right, price
an elasticity of demand : (choose the correct alternative)
(a) remains unchanged
(b) goes on falling
(c) goes on rising
(d) falls initially then rises
A consumer spends Rs 60 on a good priced at Rs 5 per unit. When price rises by 20 percent, the consumer continues to spend Rs 60 on the good. Calculate the price elasticity of demand by percentage method.
A consumer spends Rs 100 on a good priced at Rs 4 per unit. When price rises by 50 percent, the consumer continues to spend Rs 100 on the good. Calculate the price elasticity of demand by percentage method
Discuss any four factors affecting price elasticity of demand.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate alternatives given in the bracket.
Demand elasticity can be measured from demand curve by ___________ method.
State whether the following statement is TRUE and FALSE.
Demand for luxuries is elastic.
Assertion (A): Elasticity of demand explains that one variable is influenced by another variable.
Reasoning (R): The concept of elasticity of demand indicates the effect of price and changes in other factors on demand.
Study the following table and answer the questions:
| Price of Pen (₹) | Demand for Pen |
| 10 | 500 |
| `square` | 400 |
| 30 | `square` |
| `square` | 200 |
| 50 | `square` |
Questions:
- Complete the above table.
- Which type of relationship is found between the price of a pen and demand for the pen?
When change in price is greater than the change in quantity demand it is a case of elastic demand.
When is the demand for a good said to be elastic?
