The price of apples increases by 7.2%, and the quantity supplied increases by 7.2%. What is the elasticity of supply and is it elastic, inelastic, or unit elastic? The quantity demanded of legos increases by 7.5% when the price decreases by 5%. What is the elasticity of demand and is it elastic, inelastic, or unit elastic?

The price of apples increases by 7.2%, and the quantity supplied increases by 7.2%. What is the elasticity of supply and is it elastic, inelastic, or unit elastic? The quantity demanded of legos increases by 7.5% when the price decreases by 5%. What is the elasticity of demand and is it elastic, inelastic, or unit elastic?

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter5: Price Elasticity Of Demand And Supply

Section: Chapter Questions

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