Sylvia's annual salary increases from $102,750 to $109,500. Sylvia decides to increase the number of vacations she takes per year from three to four. Use the midpoint method to calculate her income elasticity of demand for vacations. Round your answer to two decimal places. This good is units an inferior good. a normal good and income-elastic. a normal good and income-inelastic.

Sylvia's annual salary increases from $102,750 to $109,500. Sylvia decides to increase the number of vacations she takes per year from three to four. Use the midpoint method to calculate her income elasticity of demand for vacations. Round your answer to two decimal places. This good is units an inferior good. a normal good and income-elastic. a normal good and income-inelastic.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter5: Elastic And Its Application

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