Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Price elasticity of demand

Price elasticity of demand — practice question

A businessman had planned to take out a loan of $5000 at an interest rate of 8% per year. After the interest rate increased to 10% he decided to borrow only $4000. In what range does his interest elasticity of demand for loans fall?

  • A0.0 to –0.3
  • B–0.4 to –0.7
  • C–0.8 to –1.2
  • D–1.3 to –1.7

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