If the price elasticity of demand for a product measures .45,

a. this good has many available substitutes.
b. this good must be a nonessential good.
c. this good is a high-priced good.
d. a decrease in price will increase total revenue.
e. this good is demand price inelastic.


Answer: e. this good is demand price inelastic.

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