Suppose the inverse demand curve for a good is expressed as Q = 50 - 2p. If the good currently sells for $3, then the price elasticity of demand is

A) -3 ? (2/50).
B) -2 ? (50/3).
C) -2 ? (3/44).
D) -3 ? (44/2).


C

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