Table 52 Shows the Change in the Quantity Demanded for Good

question 40

Multiple Choice

Table 5.2 shows the change in the quantity demanded for Good A and Good B as a result of the change in their price. Use the information in the table below to calculate the price elasticity of demand for Good A.​ Table 5.2
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Quantity
Price
Good A
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100
$10
120
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$ 9
Good B
200
$20
140
$35

• A)−5/2
• B)−11/3
• C)−3/10
• D)−10/3
• E)−19/11

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measurement of the amount of time machines are operated in the production process, used as an allocation base for applying manufacturing overhead.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total hours worked directly on a specific product or service by employees.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to apply manufacturing overhead to products or job orders, calculated before the period begins based on expected costs and activity levels.

Machine-Hours

A measurement of the amount of time machines are operated during the production process.