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Q · Demand and SupplyMedium · 45s
Which is true for the cross elasticity of complementary goods?
TopicDemand and Supply
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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If the price of one good rises, demand for its complement falls, so it’s negative.
Final Answer: Option B — Negative