Refer to the information provided in Figure 5.3 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 5.3Refer to Figure 5.3. Using the midpoint formula, if the price of a gardenburger increases from $7 to $9, the price elasticity of demand equals ________ and the increase results in a(n) ________ in total revenue.

A. -8; decrease
B. -0.375; increase
C. -0.5; decrease
D. -2.67; decrease


Answer: D

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