The elasticity of variable G with respect to variable S is defined as:

A. the percentage change in variable G that results from a given change in variable S.
B. the percentage change in variable G that results from a given percentage change in variable S.
C. the change in variable G that results from a given change in variable S.
D. the change in variable G that results from a given percentage change in variable S.


Answer: B

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