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Commerce · Q82

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Commerce · question 82

Q82

Mr. Raees Ahamd bought 50 litres of petrol when his monthly income was Rs.25000. Now his monthly income has risen to Rs.50,000 and he purchases 100 litres of petrol. His income elasticity of demand for petrol is

A.
1
Answer
B.
100%
C.
Less than 1
D.
More than 1

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Mr. Raees Ahamd bought 50 litres of petrol when his monthly income was Rs.25000. Now his monthly income has risen to Rs.50,000 and he purchases 100 litres of petrol. His income elasticity of demand for petrol is 1.