Asked by Breydon English on May 21, 2024

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The formula for cross elasticity of demand is percentage change in

A) quantity demanded of X/percentage change in price of X.
B) quantity demanded of X/percentage change in income.
C) quantity demanded of X/percentage change in price of Y.
D) price of X/percentage change in quantity demanded of Y.

Cross Elasticity

An indicator showing the sensitivity of the demand for one product in relation to the price alteration of another product, revealing whether they are substitutes or complementary goods.

Quantity Demanded

The overall quantity of a product or service that buyers are ready and capable of buying at a specific price.

Price Change

Refers to the variation in the cost of a good or service over time.

  • Understand the significance of cross elasticity of demand in analyzing the association between goods.
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aditya mehtaMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Cross elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded for a good to a change in the price of another good. It is calculated as the percentage change in quantity demanded of good X divided by the percentage change in price of good Y.