Suppose that when the price of hot dogs is $2 per package, there is a demand for 10,000 bags of hot dog buns. When the price of hot dogs is $3 per package, the demand for hot dog buns falls to 8,000 bags. What is the cross-price elasticity of demand for hot dogs and hot dog buns?
A. -0.4
B. -0.25
C. 4
D. 0.25
A. -0.4
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