If Sellers Bear 1/3 of the Tax Burden and Elasticity

question 115

Multiple Choice

If sellers bear 1/3 of the tax burden and elasticity of demand is 2, what is the elasticity of supply?

• A) 4
• B) 3
• C) 2
• D) 1

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