-Based on Data in the Table Above,use the Midpoint Method

question 188

Multiple Choice

-Based on data in the table above,use the midpoint method to determine the cross elasticity of demand for ice cream and cake.

• A) The cross elasticity is -0.75.
• B) The cross elasticity is -1.75.
• C) The cross elasticity is -0.83.
• D) The cross elasticity is -4.0.
• E) The cross elasticity is -1.33.

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