A-LevelEconomicsDemand and SupplyFeb/Mar 2019Paper 1 Q81 Mark

The table shows Shanaz's and Sunil's price elasticity of demand for restaurant meals and theatre tickets. There is a rise in the price of restaurant meals and a fall in the price of theatre tickets. What can be concluded after these price changes?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Demand and Supply in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

ARestaurant owners will receive more income.

BShanaz will spend more money on both theatre tickets and restaurant meals.

CSunil will spend more money on both theatre tickets and restaurant meals.

DTheatre owners will receive less income.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: Shanaz will spend more money on both theatre tickets and restaurant meals.

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About This A-Level Economics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Demand and Supply in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics Feb/Mar 2019 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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