Question 6
ElasticityThe formula for calculating price elasticity of demand coefficient is
- A.(percentage change in price)/(percentage change in quantity demanded)
- B.(absolute decline in price)/(absolute increase in quantity demanded)
- C.(percentage change in quantity demanded)/(percentage change in price)
- D.(absolute decline in quantity demanded)/(absolute increase in price)
- E.(change in quantity demanded)/(decrease in price)
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C ((percentage change in quantity demanded)/(percentage change in price))
Explanation
Ed = percentage change in quantity demanded ÷ percentage change in price.