If the Price Elasticity of Supply Is 1

question 55

Multiple Choice

If the price elasticity of supply is 1.5,and a price increase led to a 3% increase in quantity supplied,then the price increase is about

• A)0.2%.
• B)0.5%.
• C)2.0%.
• D)4.5%.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

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