Question 15
(The following comprehension is purely imaginary)
A local grosser has observed that the demand for Milk follows a linear demand response curve. Hence, he has decided to raise the “Milk” price by Rs. 5 rupees per litre to Rs. 45 per litre. If the demand was 300 litres per day before the rise and is now 100 litres per day after the rise, then answer the given subquestions.
Given the computed elasticity, what can you say about the “Milk” demand? (choose all that is/are applicable)
It is elastic
It is inelastic
It is a luxury
It is a necessity
Cannot say, insufficient information