Multiple Choice
The price elasticity of demand coefficient for gourmet coffee is estimated to be equal to 1.6.It is expected, therefore, that a 5% increase in price would lead to:
A) a 16% decrease in the quantity of gourmet coffee demanded.
B) a 16% increase in the quantity of gourmet coffee demanded.
C) an 8% decrease in the quantity of gourmet coffee demanded.
D) an 8% increase in the quantity of gourmet coffee demanded.
E) a 1.6% decrease in the quantity of gourmet coffee demanded.
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