The price of 1 kg. of tea is ₹ 50. At this price, 10 kg. of tea is demanded. If the price of coffee rises from ₹ 30 to ₹ 40 per kg., the quantity…

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The price of 1 kg. of tea is ₹ 50. At this price, 10 kg. of tea is demanded. If the price of coffee rises from ₹ 30 to ₹ 40 per kg., the quantity demanded of tea rises from 10 kg. to 15 kg. What will be the cross price elasticity of tea?
(A) A. - 1.5
(B) B. +1
(C) C. +1.5
(D) D. -1

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

C. +1.5

Topics: Theory of Demand and Supply

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