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True or False with Reason: Price Elasticity of Demand of two goods A and B is (-) 3 and (-) 4 respectively. Good A has higher elasticity.

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Question

True or False with Reason:

Price Elasticity of Demand of two goods A and B is (-) 3 and (-) 4 respectively. Good A has higher elasticity.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

  • Elasticity is compared by ignoring the negative sign and using absolute values.
  • Absolute value for good A is 3, and for good B is 4.
  • Since 4 is greater than 3, good B has higher elasticity, not good A.
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Chapter 4: Elasticity of Demand - OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [Page 4.35]

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Sandeep Garg Introductory Microeconomics [English] Class 11
Chapter 4 Elasticity of Demand
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS | Q 12. | Page 4.35
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