Exhibit 5-9 Supply and Demand Curves for Good X

question 81

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 5-9 Supply and Demand Curves for Good X
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As shown in Exhibit 5-9, the price elasticity of demand for good X between points E and B is:

• A) 3/7 = 0.43.
• B) 7/3 = 2.33.
• C) 1/2 = 0.50.
• D) 1.

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