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Assume that All's income increased by 25% and his consumption of milk increases by 50% Which of the following statements is true? A. Income elasticity is equal to 0.5 and milk is a normal good. B. Income elasticity is equal to 0.5 and milk is an inferior good. C. Income elasticity is equal to 2 and milk is a normal good. D. Income elasticity is equal to 2 and milk is an inferior good.
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To determine the correct statement, we need to calculate the income elasticity of demand for milk using the given information.Income elasticity of demand is calculated using the formula:
Given:- All's income increased by
(0.25).- His consumption of milk increased by
(0.50).Plugging these values into the formula:
Now, let's interpret the elasticity value:- If the elasticity is greater than 1, the good is a normal good.- If the elasticity is less than 1, the good is an inferior good.Since the calculated elasticity is 2, which is greater than 1, milk is a normal good.Therefore, the correct statement is:C. Income elasticity is equal to 2 and milk is a normal good.