How is cross-price elasticity of demand calculated?

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How is cross-price elasticity of demand calculated?

The cross-price elasticity of demand is calculated by dividing the percentage change in the quantity demanded of one good by the percentage change in the price of another related good. The formula for cross-price elasticity of demand is:

Cross-price elasticity of demand = (Percentage change in quantity demanded of good A) / (Percentage change in price of good B)