A Price Increase from $43 to $49 Results in an Increase

question 247

Multiple Choice

A price increase from $43 to $49 results in an increase in quantity supplied from 220 units to 240 units. The price elasticity of supply in this price range is

• A) .3
• B) .67
• C) 1.50
• D) 3.33

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