If a 10% increase in the price of a good causes quantity demanded to fall by 5%, the price elasticity of demand is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a 10% increase in the price of a good causes quantity demanded to fall by 5%, the price elasticity of demand is:
A. 5
B. 0.5
C. 1
D. 2
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Elasticity = 5% / 10% = 0.5, which is inelastic.

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