The table above gives the demand schedule for a good. Using the midpoint method, find the price elasticity of demand between points A and B, between B and C, between C and D, and between D and E
What will be an ideal response?
The price elasticity of demand between points A and B is 1.80. Between points B and C, the elasticity of demand is 1.00. Between points C and D, the elasticity of demand is 0.56. And, between points D and E, the elasticity of demand is 0.27.
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