The Elasticity of Supply Coefficient for Bicycles Is Estimated to Be

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Multiple Choice

The elasticity of supply coefficient for bicycles is estimated to be equal to 1.5. It is expected, therefore, that a 4% increase in price would lead to:

• A)​a 4% decrease in the quantity of bicycles supplied.
• B)​a 4% increase in the quantity of bicycles supplied.
• C)​a 6% decrease in the quantity of bicycles supplied.
• D)​a 6% increase in the quantity of bicycles supplied.

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