In the context of elasticity, cross elasticity of demand between two complementary goods is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of elasticity, cross elasticity of demand between two complementary goods is:
A. Negative
B. Infinity
C. Positive
D. Zero
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
For complementary goods (e.g., car and petrol), an increase in the price of one leads to a decrease in demand for the other, so cross elasticity is negative.

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