Use the data in the table below to answer the following question.PriceQuantity Demanded$201218171620142412301036840644448The price elasticity of demand (based on the midpoint formula) when price increases from $14 to $16 is

A. -1.37.
B. -0.33.
C. -1.
D. -3.29.


Answer: A

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