Exhibit 5-1 Demand Curve

question 88

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 5-1 Demand curve

In Exhibit 5-1, between points a and b, the price elasticity of demand is:

• A) 0.67.
• B) 1.5.
• C) 2.0.
• D) 1.0.

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