Suppose the Price Elasticity of Supply for Crude Oil Is

question 162

Multiple Choice

Suppose the price elasticity of supply for crude oil is 0.6. How much would price have to rise to increase production by 12 percent?

• A)20 percent
• B)7.2 percent
• C)12 percent
• D)15 percent

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