When the price of corn dogs is $0.50, 10,000 corn dogs are demanded. When the price of corn dogs is $1.20, 5,000 are demanded. What is the price elasticity of demand for corn dogs?

A. -1.40
B. -0.81
C. -0.40
D. -1.20


Answer: B

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