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Q · Demand and SupplyMedium · 45s
If the cross elasticity of demand between two goods is positive, they are:
TopicDemand and Supply
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Positive cross elasticity means that as the price of one rises, demand for the other rises, indicating substitutes.
Final Answer: Option B — Substitutes