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Suppose a fast-food chain determines that the price elasticity of demand for its hamburgers is 1.7, and the price of the hamburger is currently $4.00. What will be the effect on quantity demanded and total expenditure on this chain's hamburgers if the price is increased to $6.00?
◦ Quantity demanded will fall by 11.76%, and total expenditure will decrease.
◦ Quantity demanded will fall by 34%, and total expenditure will decrease.
◦ Quantity demanded will fall by 1.7%, and total expenditure will increase.
◦ Quantity demanded will fall by 17%, and total expenditure will increase.
◦ Quantity demanded will fall by 68%, and total expenditure will decrease.
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