Elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded of the goods to a _______.
A
change in the price of the goods
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B
change in the price of substitutes
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C
change in the price of the complements
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D
change in the price of joint products
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Solution
The correct option is A change in the price of the goods Elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded of the goods to a change in the price of the goods. It is calculated by diving the proportionate change in quantity demand by proportionate change in price level.