If the demand for bacon is relatively elastic, a 10 percent decline in the price of bacon will:

A. decrease the amount demanded by more than 10 percent.
B. increase the amount demanded by more than 10 percent.
C. decrease the amount demanded by less than 10 percent.
D. increase the amount demanded by less than 10 percent.


Answer: B

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