The price of apples increases from $1 to $1.10. At the same time, the quantity of apples demanded decreases from 100 to 90. The price elasticity of demand for apples (calculated using the initial value formula) is __________ .
A. 0.02
B. 0.9
C. 1
D. 1.1
Ans: C. 1
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