When the Product Demand Curve Is Q = 140 -

question 34

Multiple Choice

When the product demand curve is Q = 140 - 10P, and price is decreased from P₁ = $10 to P₂ = $9, the arc price elasticity of demand is:

• A) -0.1
• B) -3
• C) -4
• D) -10

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