The ministry of mines has estimated that the supply curve for vibranium is P(Q.)=70+ (18/10) x Q.. What is elasticity of supply when the market price is $180? Please round to two decimal places. Thus if your answer is 1.275, enter 1.28. Remember that we take absolute value for some elasticities, but not others. All prices are in Wakandan dollars.

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The ministry of mines has estimated that the supply curve for vibranium is P(Q.)=70+
(18/10) x Q. What is elasticity of supply when the market price is $180?
Please round to two decimal places. Thus if your answer is 1.275, enter 1.28.
Remember that we take absolute value for some elasticities, but not others. All prices
are in Wakandan dollars.
Correct Answer
1.64
Transcribed Image Text:The ministry of mines has estimated that the supply curve for vibranium is P(Q.)=70+ (18/10) x Q. What is elasticity of supply when the market price is $180? Please round to two decimal places. Thus if your answer is 1.275, enter 1.28. Remember that we take absolute value for some elasticities, but not others. All prices are in Wakandan dollars. Correct Answer 1.64
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