Suppose That Demand Is Linear, Q^d = 100 - 12P

question 45

Multiple Choice

Suppose that demand is linear, Q^d = 100 - 12P. At P = 5 and Q = 40, the price elasticity of demand is:

• A) -2/3
• B) -2
• C) -12
• D) -3/2

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