Ernest's income elasticity of demand for natural gas is 0.4.His price elasticity of demand for natural gas is -0.3, and he spends 10% of his income on natural gas.What is his substitution price elasticity?
A)-0.26
B)-.34
C).20
D)-.12
E)None of the above.

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The substitution price elasticity can be calculated using the formula: substitution elasticity = price elasticity - (income elasticity * budget share). Substituting the given values: -0.3 - (0.4 * 0.1) = -0.3 - 0.04 = -0.26.

Ernest's Income Elasticity of Demand for Natural Gas Is 0