27 Views

Question : Assertion (A): Demand elasticity is higher for durable commodities.
Reason (R): Demand for durable goods can be postponed once they are demanded at present.

Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).

Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).

Option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is False

Option 4: Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True


Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).


Solution : In the field of economics, durable goods are those that continue to provide consumers with services for a number of years to come. Additionally, they can be kept in storage for longer periods of time due to their durability. The reason why customers' desire for durable items is more volatile, or that it varies greatly, is because they are used for relatively long periods of time.
The price elasticity of demand for durable goods is generally more elastic in the short run than in long run. 
Hence option a is the correct answer.

Related Questions

Amity University-Noida B.Tech...
Apply
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
KIET MBA Admissions 2026
Apply
Affiliated to AKTU | Approved by AICTE | Accredited by NAAC A+ | Rs. 48.89 LPA Highest CTC | Microsoft, Samsung, Infosys, Adobe, Amazon | NIRF-2023...
VIT - VITEEE 2026
Apply
National level exam conducted by VIT University, Vellore | Ranked #16 by NIRF for Engg. | NAAC A++ Accredited
Great Lakes Institute of Mana...
Apply
Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.8 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2025
IBSAT 2025-ICFAI Business Sch...
Apply
IBSAT 2025-Your gateway to MBA/PGPM @ IBS Hyderabad and 8 other IBS campuses | Scholarships worth 10 CR
Amity University-Noida M.Tech...
Apply
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books