Suppose that the percentage change in demand is 10%, the price elasticity of demand is 2, and the price elasticity of supply is 2. The equilibrium price will:

A. decrease by 2.5 percent.
B. increase by 40 percent.
C. increase by 2.5 percent.
D. decrease by 40 percent.


Answer: C

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