-The Table Above Gives Sharon's Demand for Ground Beef at Two

question 176

Essay

-The table above gives Sharon's demand for ground beef at two different income levels. Use the midpoint method in this problem.
a) What is the percentage change in Sharon's income?
b) What is the percentage change in the quantity demanded?
c) What is Sharon's income elasticity of demand for ground beef?
d) Is ground beef a normal or an inferior good for Sharon?

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