If There Is a 10 Per Cent Change in Y

question 10

Multiple Choice

If there is a 10 per cent change in y given a 5 per cent change in x, what is the elasticity of y given the change in x?

• A)10
• B)2
• C)1/2
• D)5
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Arterial Blood

Oxygen-rich blood that is pumped from the heart to the rest of the body through arteries.

Intracellular Fluid

The fluid found inside cells, making up about 40% of the total body water in humans.

Plasma Concentration

The amount of a substance present in the plasma portion of blood.

Hypercapnia

An excess of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, typically caused by inadequate respiration.