If the Price of Hamburger Meat Increases by 20 Percent

question 12

Multiple Choice

If the price of hamburger meat increases by 20 percent and the quantity supplied by meat packing companies increases by 30 percent, what is the price elasticity of supply?

• A) 1.65
• B) 1.20
• C) 0.67
• D) 1.50

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