If 12 Candy Bars Are Demanded at

question 130

Multiple Choice

If 12 candy bars are demanded at $.30 each and 4 candy bars are demanded at $.50 each,what is the price elasticity of demand using the midpoint formula?

• A)2
• B).5
• C)7.5
• D).4
• E)1.67

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