If the absolute value of slope of the demand curve is 2.5, price is $6 per unit, and the quantity demanded is 8 units, then the price elasticity of demand is:

A. 1. 6.
B. 0.3.
C. 1.875.
D. 0. 533.


Answer: B

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B. Library
C. Gym
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Refer to the information provided in Figure 23.11 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 23.11Refer to Figure 23.11. Equilibrium aggregate output will increase to $250 million if the

A. multiplier increases to 8. B. MPC increases to 0.8. C. MPS increases to 0.8. D. all of the above.

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