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Question
State whether the price elasticity of demand is inelastic, relatively elastic, highly elastic or highly inelastic. Give reasons to support your answer.
Demand for cigar by a chain smoker
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Solution
It is a habitual necessity for the chain smoker. Hence, demand for cigars will be inelastic.
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