Which of the Following Statements Regarding Arc Elasticities Is TRUE

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding arc elasticities is TRUE?

• A) the arc elasticity value is exactly equal to point elasticity.
• B) arc elasticities do not measure responsiveness; only point elasticities do this.
• C) arc elasticities use derivatives in their calculations.
• D) arc elasticities are elasticities calculated between two points or two values of a variable.
• E) the arc elasticity measures the responsiveness of Q_x to extremely small changes in the value of an independent variable.

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