Table 5-10 ​

question 133

Multiple Choice

Table 5-10
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-Refer to Table 5-10. Using the midpoint method, which of the three supply curves has the most inelastic price elasticity of supply?

• A)Supply curve X
• B)Supply curve Y
• C)Supply curve Z
• D)There is no difference in the elasticities of the three supply curves.

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