Exhibit 5-8 Supply and demand curves for good X
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In Exhibit 5-8, the price elasticity of supply for good X between points E and X is:

A. 7/5 = 1.40.
B. 1/5 = 0.20.
C. 5/7 = 0.71.
D. 1.


Answer: C

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