Suppose the price elasticity coefficients of demand are 1.43, 0.67, 1.11, and 0.29 for products W, X, Y, and Z respectively. A 1 percent decrease in price will increase total revenue in the case(s) of:

A. W and Y.
B. Y and Z.
C. X and Z.
D. Z and W.


Answer: A

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