T E. Price Refer to Figure 5.5. Use the midpoint method to calculate the price elasticity of demand as the price of a gardenburger is increased from $6 to $7, the price elasticity of demand equals B. 8. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 Q Number of gardenburgers Edit View Insert Format Tools Table 12pt Paragraph, tv MacBook Pro 000 F4 F8 OLS F2 F5 $ % 3. 5. R

T E. Price Refer to Figure 5.5. Use the midpoint method to calculate the price elasticity of demand as the price of a gardenburger is increased from $6 to $7, the price elasticity of demand equals B. 8. 7. 1 2 3 4 5 Q Number of gardenburgers Edit View Insert Format Tools Table 12pt Paragraph, tv MacBook Pro 000 F4 F8 OLS F2 F5 $ % 3. 5. R

Exploring Economics

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Chapter6: Elasticities

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