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The income elasticity of demand for jewellery is 2. Other things being equal, a 10% increase in consumer income will

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D

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  1. Recall the formula for income elasticity of demand (YED).

    YED=Percentage change in quantity demandedPercentage change in income\text{YED} = \frac{\text{Percentage change in quantity demanded}}{\text{Percentage change in income}}
  2. Substitute the given values into the formula.

    The income elasticity of demand for jewellery is 2, and there is a 10% increase in consumer income.

    2=Percentage change in quantity demanded+10%2 = \frac{\text{Percentage change in quantity demanded}}{+10\%}
  3. Calculate the percentage change in quantity demanded.

    Percentage change in quantity demanded=2×(+10%)\text{Percentage change in quantity demanded} = 2 \times (+10\%) Percentage change in quantity demanded=+20%\text{Percentage change in quantity demanded} = +20\%

    Since the income elasticity is positive (2), jewellery is a normal good. An increase in income leads to an increase in quantity demanded.

  4. Interpret the result and select the correct option.

    A 10% increase in consumer income will lead to a 20% increase in the quantity of jewellery purchased.

    The correct option is D.
    D) increase the quantity of jewellery purchased by 20%.

    The final answer is D\boxed{\text{D}}

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