WAEC Economics 1999 Question 21

Question 21

Elasticity

When price elasticity of supply is equal to 0.4, supply is said to be

  1. A.inelastic
  2. B.elastic
  3. C.unitary elastic
  4. D.public utilities
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (inelastic)

Explanation

An elasticity coefficient less than 1 means supply is inelastic.