Suppose a Rise in the Price of Peaches from $5

question 413

Multiple Choice

Suppose a rise in the price of peaches from $5.50 to $6.50 per bushel decreases the quantity demanded from 12,500 to 11,500 bushels. The price elasticity of demand is

• A) 0.5.
• B) 1.0.
• C) 2.0.
• D) 1000.0.

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