If the Price Elasticity of Supply Is 1

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the price elasticity of supply is 1.5,and a price increase led to a 1.8% increase in quantity supplied,then the price increase is about

• A)0.67%.
• B)0.83%.
• C)1.20%.
• D)2.70%.

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Definitions:

Journal Entry

The recording of financial transactions in an accounting system, where each transaction is entered with equal debits and credits affecting at least two accounts.

Contractual Interest Rate

The agreed-upon rate of interest to be paid on bonds or loans as specified in the contract.

Market Interest Rate

The prevailing rate of interest on loans and debt securities, reflecting the cost of borrowing in the market.

Bondholder

An investor or entity that legally owns a bond issued by a borrower, entitling them to receive fixed interest payments and the principal amount at maturity.