Question
The price elasticity of demand for good X is –0.5. Due
to supply constraints, the price of the good rises by 10%. Based on the elasticity relationship, what will most likely happen to the quantity demanded?Solution
Elasticity = % change quantity / % change in price or % change quantity = Elasticity x % change in price = -0.5 x 10% = -5% or 5% decrease
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