Question 23
ElasticityElasticity of demand is given by
- A.the percentage change in quantity demanded divided by the corresponding percentage change in price
- B.the percentage change in price divided by the corresponding percentage change in quantity demanded
- C.the percentage change in quantity demanded divided by the corresponding price
- D.the percentage change in price divided by the corresponding quantity demanded
- E.none of the above.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (the percentage change in quantity demanded divided by the corresponding percentage change in price)
Explanation
Price elasticity of demand = % change in quantity demanded ÷ % change in price.