Use the following statements to answer this question. I. To maximize profit, a firm will advertise more when the advertising elasticity is larger.
II) To maximize profit, a firm will advertise more when the price elasticity of demand is smaller.
A) Both I and II are true.
B) I is true, and II is false.
C) I is false, and II is true.
D) Both I and II are false.

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When advertising elasticity is larger, advertising has a greater effect on demand, encouraging more advertising. When price elasticity of demand is smaller, demand is less sensitive to price changes, allowing firms to increase prices and profit from increased demand due to advertising.

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