Price Elasticity of Demand Is Computed as the Arc Elasticity

question 167

Multiple Choice

Price elasticity of demand is computed as the arc elasticity by:

• A) dividing the slope of the demand curve by the average value of each variable between two points.
• B) dividing the slope of the demand curve by the average value of each variable at one point.
• C) calculating percentage changes relative to the value of one variable at one point.
• D) calculating percentage changes relative to the average value of each variable between two points.

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