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Question :  If the price of a product increases from INR 50 to INR 60 per unit, and the quantity demanded decreases from 80 units to 70 units, calculate the percentage change in quantity demanded.

Option 1: -10%

Option 2: -12.5%

Option 3: -14%

Option 4: -20%


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: -12.5%


Solution : The correct answer is  (b) -12.5%

To calculate the percentage change in quantity demanded, we use the formula:

Percentage Change in Quantity Demanded = [(New Quantity Demanded - Initial Quantity Demanded) / Initial Quantity Demanded] * 100

Initial Quantity Demanded = 80 units

New Quantity Demanded = 70 units

Using the formula, we can calculate the percentage change in quantity demanded:

Percentage Change in Quantity Demanded = [(70 - 80) / 80] * 100

                                      = (-10 / 80) * 100

                                      = -12.5%

The percentage change in quantity demanded is -12.5%.

Based on the provided options, the closest option to the calculated percentage change is:  -12.5%

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