The price of a slice of cheesecake increased from $4 to $5. The price elasticity of demand for cheesecake is 2 in absolute value. What will be the percentage change in quantity demanded of cheesecake as a result of this price change.     A. Decrease by 12.5%   B. Increase by 12.5%   C. Decrease by 40%   D. Increase by 40%   E. Decrease by 50%   F. Increase by 50%

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  1. The price of a slice of cheesecake increased from $4 to $5. The price elasticity of demand for cheesecake is 2 in absolute value. What will be the percentage change in quantity demanded of cheesecake as a result of this price change.

     

      A.

    Decrease by 12.5%

      B.

    Increase by 12.5%

      C.

    Decrease by 40%

      D.

    Increase by 40%

      E.

    Decrease by 50%

      F.

    Increase by 50%

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