When the quantity of coal is measured in kilograms instead of pounds,the demand for coal becomes
A)more elastic.
B)less elastic.
C)neither more nor less elastic.
D)perfectly elastic.
E)perfectly inelastic.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The elasticity of demand for coal is determined by consumers' responsiveness to price changes, not by the units of measurement used to quantify the coal. Changing the unit of measurement from pounds to kilograms does not affect the fundamental economic behavior or preferences of consumers.

When the Quantity of Coal Is Measured in Kilograms Instead