Exhibit 5-21
-What is the price elasticity of supply between $20 and $40 on supply curve S' in Exhibit 5-21?
A) 0
B) infinity
C) 1
D) 2
E) 10

Question

Exhibit 5-21 
-What is the price elasticity of supply between $20 and $40 on supply curve S' in Exhibit 5-21?
A) 0 
B) infinity 
C) 1 
D) 2 
E) 10

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The price elasticity of supply is calculated as the percentage change in quantity supplied divided by the percentage change in price. If the elasticity is 1, it indicates unitary elasticity, meaning the percentage change in quantity supplied is equal to the percentage change in price.

Exhibit 5-21 -What Is the Price Elasticity of Supply Between $20 and Between