If the price of a DVD decreases by 50 percent, the quantity demanded increases by 75 percent. The price elasticity of demand is:

A. -0.67 and is elastic.
B. -0.67 and is inelastic.
C. -1.5 and is inelastic.
D. -1.5 and is elastic.


Answer: D

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