Suppose the Price Elasticity of Demand for Methamphetamine Is -0

question 4

Essay

Suppose the price elasticity of demand for methamphetamine is -0.35.If decriminalisation caused the price of methamphetamine to fall by 75 per cent, what will be the percentage increase in the quantity of methamphetamine demanded? If the price elasticity is -3.5, what will be the percentage increase in quantity demanded?
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