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The price elasticity of demand is -3.0, indicating that demand for this good is elastic. We can conclude that this good likely has many substitutes.
The price elasticity of demand is -3.0, indicating that demand for this good is inelastic. We can conclude that this good likely has few substitutes.
The price elasticity of demand is -0.33, indicating that demand for this good is elastic. We can conclude that this good likely has many substitutes.
The price elasticity of demand is -0.33, indicating that demand for this good is inelastic. We can conclude that this good likely has few substitutes.
The price elasticity of demand is -45%, indicating that demand for this good is elastic. We can conclude that this good likely has many substitutes.
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