1. Use Exhibit 1. Which of the following statements is (are) correct? (x) Using the midpoint method, the coefficient of income elasticity of demand for Good J is negative 1.5 and for Good K it is equal to positive 1.25. (y) Good J is less income elastic than Good K. (z) Good J is an inferior good. Good K is a normal good. A. (x), (y) and (z) С. Exhibit 1 Income Quantity Purchased Good J Good K $48,000 $52,000 318 units 190 units (x) and (y) only D. (y) and (z) only В. 282 units 210 units (x) and (z) only E. (z) only

1. Use Exhibit 1. Which of the following statements is (are) correct? (x) Using the midpoint method, the coefficient of income elasticity of demand for Good J is negative 1.5 and for Good K it is equal to positive 1.25. (y) Good J is less income elastic than Good K. (z) Good J is an inferior good. Good K is a normal good. A. (x), (y) and (z) С. Exhibit 1 Income Quantity Purchased Good J Good K $48,000 $52,000 318 units 190 units (x) and (y) only D. (y) and (z) only В. 282 units 210 units (x) and (z) only E. (z) only

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