Suppose the Cross-Price Elasticity of Demand Between Grapefruit Juice and Orange

Multiple Choice

Suppose the cross-price elasticity of demand between grapefruit juice and orange juice is approximately 6.What does this mean?

A) A 1 percent decrease in the price of grapefruit juice leads to a 6 percent increase in orange juice consumption.
B) A 6 percent increase in the price of grapefruit juice leads to a 1 percent increase in orange juice consumption.
C) If the price of grapefruit juice rises by $1, 6 more cartons of orange juice will be purchased.
D) The demand for orange juice is 6 times greater than the demand for grapefruit juice.