CAIE IGCSE Economics 2.6 Price Elasticity of Demand Ped Topic Practice

Question 1

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What is the definition of price elasticity of demand?

A

the responsiveness of quantity demanded of a product to a change in income of consumers

B

the responsiveness of quantity demanded of a product to a change in the price of a complementary product

C

the responsiveness of quantity demanded of a product to a change in the price of that product

D

the responsiveness of quantity demanded of a product to a change in the price of a substitute product

Question 2

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A German car producer estimates the price elasticity of demand (PED) for its cars is -2.0 . What can be concluded from this information?

A

its cars are price elastic

B

its cars are price inelastic

C

its cars are unitary elastic

D

its cars take time to produce

Question 3

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The price elasticity of demand (PED) of a good is -1.
What will happen to both demand and total revenue as price increases?

A

demand will fall and total revenue will not change

B

demand will fall and total revenue will rise

C

demand will rise and total revenue will not change

D

demand will rise and total revenue will rise

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