Asked by Rachelle Abalos on Jul 17, 2024

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Suppose a 10% increase in the price of steak reduces the consumption of steak by 30%. Such a price rise will induce households to spend

A) less of their income on steak.
B) more of their income on steak.
C) the same amount on steak as before.
D) more on products that are complementary with steak.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or individuals, which is a primary component of economic activity.

Income

The financial money received, especially on a regular basis, for work, through investments, or from business activities.

Steak

A high-quality cut of meat taken from the hindquarters of an animal, typically beef, prepared by grilling, frying, or broiling.

  • Assess how shifts in prices affect the total income based on the elasticity of demand.
  • Learn the linkage between the elasticity of consumers' demand and their spending patterns on items, categorizing these into luxuries and essentials.
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alissa rubioJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When the price of steak increases by 10% and consumption decreases by 30%, households are likely to spend less of their income on steak because the decrease in quantity consumed more than offsets the price increase, leading to a reduction in total expenditure on steak.