Exhibit 5-9 Supply and Demand Curves for Good X

question 139

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 5-9 Supply and demand curves for good X
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-In Exhibit 5-9, the price elasticity of supply for good X between points A and E is:

• A) 3/5 = 0.60.
• B) 5/3 = 1.66.
• C) 1/2 = 0.50.
• D) 1.

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