The Number of Tonnes of Wheat Sold Rises from 100

question 2

Multiple Choice

The number of tonnes of wheat sold rises from 100 million to 200 million tonnes due to an increase in the price of wheat from $500 to $700 per tonne.The numerical value of the price elasticity of supply is therefore:

• A)0.25
• B)1.25
• C)3.5
• D)2.0
• E)2.5

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Definitions:

Annual Interest

The amount of interest charged or earned over a year on borrowed capital or investment principal.

Present Value

The contemporary financial worth of a future sum or ongoing cash flows, evaluated at a designated rate of return.

Compounded Annually

A method of calculating interest where the interest earned each year is added to the principal, and the interest for the next year is calculated on the total amount.

Unamortized Discount

The portion of a bond discount that has not yet been charged to expense because the bond has not reached its maturity.