Suppose That Bobo Purchases 1 Pizza Per Month When the Price

question 32

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Bobo purchases 1 pizza per month when the price is $19 and 3 pizzas per month when the price is $15. What is the price elasticity of Bobo's demand curve?

• A) 0.235
• B) 2.00
• C) 4.25
• D) 6.33

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