Table 5-4 The Following Table Shows the Demand Schedule for a Particular

question 293

Multiple Choice

Table 5-4
The following table shows the demand schedule for a particular good.
-Refer to Table 5-4. Using the midpoint method, what is the price elasticity of demand when price rises from $12 to $16?

• A)0.43
• B)0.67
• C)2.33

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