If the price of a slice of pizza rises from $2.50 to $3, and quantity demanded falls from 10,000 slices to 7,400 slices, using the formula for arc price elasticity what is the percentage change in quantity?

A) -18.18%
B) -29.89%
C) -26%
D) -35.14%


B

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