Consider the Demand Curve $\mathrm { Q } ^ { \mathrm { d } } = 500 \mathrm { P } - 2$

question 82

Multiple Choice

Consider the demand curve $\mathrm { Q } ^ { \mathrm { d } } = 500 \mathrm { P } - 2$ . If the price is 1 , the elasticity of demand is

• A) \(- 0.50\)
• B) \(- 2\)
• C) 500
• D) \(- 500\)

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