Answer to Question #244861 in Microeconomics for Hassan

Question #244861
Suppose the price elasticity of demand for Geisha soap is 4. What will be the effect on the quantity demanded for Geisha Soap if price rises by 8%?
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Expert's answer
2021-10-01T12:24:40-0400

Elasticity of demand =percentage change in quantity demanded /percentage change in price

Elasticity of demand=4

Percentage change in price = 8


4=percentage change in quantity demanded/8

percentage change in quantity demanded=4*8=32

So demand is decreased by 32%.



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