Refer to the information provided in Figure 5.2 below to answer the question(s) that follow.?Figure 5.2Refer to Figure 5.2. If the price of a hamburger increases from $8 to $10, the price elasticity of demand equals ________. Use the midpoint formula.

A. -0.33
B. -3.0
C. -30.
D. -300


Answer: B

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