Suppose the price elasticity of demand for methamphetamine is -0.35

If decriminalization caused the price of methamphetamine to fall by 75 percent, what will be the percentage increase in the quantity of methamphetamine demanded? If the price elasticity is -3.5, what will be the percentage increase in quantity demanded?


If price elasticity of demand is -0.35, a 75 percent drop in price would increase the quantity demanded by 26.25 percent.
If price elasticity of demand is -3.5, a 75 percent drop in price would increase the quantity demanded by 262.5 percent.

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