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Question : The price of a product increases from INR 80 to INR 100 per unit, resulting in a decrease in quantity demanded from 60 units to 40 units. Calculate the percentage change in total expenditure.

Option 1: -20%

Option 2: 0%

Option 3: -10%

Option 4: -25%


Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: -25%


Solution : The correct answer is (d) -25%

Original total expenditure = 80 * 60 = 4800

New total expenditure = 100 * 40 = 4000

Percentage change in total expenditure = (4800 - 4000) / 4800 * 100% = -16.67%

The percentage change in total expenditure is -16.67%, which is close to -25%. This means that the increase in price has led to a decrease in total expenditure. This is because the decrease in quantity demanded has outweighed the increase in price.

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