The Elasticity of Supply Is Calculated by

question 186

Multiple Choice

The elasticity of supply is calculated by

• A)determining the slope of the supply curve.
• B)dividing the absolute change in quantity supplied by the absolute change in price.
• C)dividing the percentage change in quantity supplied by the percentage change in price.
• D)dividing the percentage change in price by the percentage change in quantity demanded.

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