The Elasticity of Demand Is Defined as the Percentage Change

question 29

Multiple Choice

The elasticity of demand is defined as the percentage change in quantity demanded divided by the percentage change in _______.

• A) quantity supplied
• B) the slope of the demand curve
• C) price
• D) the slope in the supply curve

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Definitions:

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