Suppose That an Increase in the Price of Jumping Castles

question 59

Multiple Choice

Suppose that an increase in the price of jumping castles from $650 to $850 prompts party shops to increase the quantity of these jumping castles that they offer from 80 to 320.Using the midpoint method, what would be the elasticity of supply?

• A)0.50
• B)0.24
• C)0.34
• D)1.08

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