The figure below represents the market for Gasoline, where initially the equilibrium price was $5.60. The picture shows the effect of a $1.50 tax on gasoline. Using the information from the figure, what is the price elasticity of demand(Using the Midpoint method) when moving from equilibrium to the new demand after the tax?(Input the answer in absolute value and round it to 2 decimal places

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The figure below represents the market for Gasoline, where initially the equilibrium price was $5.60. The picture shows the effect of a $1.50 tax on gasoline. Using the information from the figure, what is the price elasticity of demand(Using the Midpoint method) when moving from equilibrium to the new demand after the tax?(Input the answer in absolute value and round it to 2 decimal places)

 

Price
A
Supply Curve
$6.50
T
$5.60
D
$5.00
F
Demand Curve
200
250
Quantity(Gallons)
Gasoline Market
Transcribed Image Text:Price A Supply Curve $6.50 T $5.60 D $5.00 F Demand Curve 200 250 Quantity(Gallons) Gasoline Market
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