The Midpoint Method Is Used to Compute Elasticity Because It

question 80

Multiple Choice

The midpoint method is used to compute elasticity because it

• A)automatically computes a positive number instead of a negative number.
• B)results in an elasticity that is the same as the slope of the demand curve.
• C)gives the same answer regardless of the direction of change.
• D)automatically rounds quantities to the nearest whole unit.

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Definitions:

Statistical Functions

Functions built into software that perform calculations on data sets for the purpose of statistical analysis, such as mean, median, variance, and standard deviation.

COUNTIF

A function in spreadsheet applications that counts the number of cells within a range that meet a specified condition.

AVERAGEIF

An Excel function that calculates the average of all numbers in a range that meet specified criteria.

Financial Functions

Specific mathematical formulas used in spreadsheets or financial software to perform calculations related to finance, such as interest rates, payments, and investment returns.