The demand equation for t-shirts is given by p= 23-x where p is the price of dollars of one t-shirt and x is the number of t-shirts sold in one week. Which of the following represents the elasticity of demand when the t-shirts are priced at $15?  a) 15 b) 25 c) 0.75 d) 1.5

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The demand equation for t-shirts is given by p= 23-x where p is the price of dollars of one t-shirt and x is the number of t-shirts sold in one week. Which of the following represents the elasticity of demand when the t-shirts are priced at $15? 

a) 15

b) 25

c) 0.75

d) 1.5

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