Suppose the Price of a Movie Ticket Is $7

question 28

Multiple Choice

Suppose the price of a movie ticket is $7.50 and the quantity demanded is 550. When the increases to $8.50, the quantity demanded drops to 450. Using the mid-point method, what is the price elasticity of demand for movie tickets?

• A) 0.625
• B) −0.625
• C) −1.6
• D) 1.6

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