Figure 5-13 -Refer to Figure 5-13.Over Which Range Is the Supply Curve

question 28

Multiple Choice

Figure 5-13

-Refer to Figure 5-13.Over which range is the supply curve in this figure the least elastic?

• A) $16 to $40
• B) $40 to $100
• C) $100 to $220
• D) $220 to $430

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