Give your comment on the following Statements 1. The current prices of beef are20% higher than last year's prices, but the aggregate consumption of the commodity was observed to have risen by 10%. The law of demand does not apply in the case of beef.
Give your comment on the following Statements 1. The current prices of beef are20% higher than last year's prices, but the aggregate consumption of the commodity was observed to have risen by 10%. The law of demand does not apply in the case of beef.
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Transcribed Image Text:Give your comment on the following Statements
1. The current prices of beef are20% higher than last year's prices, but the aggregate consumption of the
commodity was observed to have risen by 10%. The law of demand does not apply in the case of beef.
2. After reaching its peak, the monthly sales of car had shown a downward trend as the prices of the car
were gradually raised. The reduction of demand may be traced to changes in consumers' taste and preference in
favor of another brand as is evident in the sudden proliferation of this type of car almost everywhere.
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