Scenario 4.2: Suppose That the Demand for Artichokes (Qa) Is Given As

question 26

Multiple Choice

Scenario 4.2:
Suppose that the demand for artichokes (Qa) is given as:
Qa = 200 - 4P
-Use the information in Scenario 4.2. What is the price elasticity of demand if the price of artichokes is $10?

• A) 0
• B) -0.25
• C) -1
• D) -4
• E) negative infinity

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