If a 30 percent change in price causes a 15 percent change in quantity supplied, then the price elasticity of supply is about
A) 0.5, and supply is elastic.
B) 0.5, and supply is inelastic.
C) 2, and supply is inelastic.
D) 2, and supply is elastid.

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The price elasticity of supply is calculated as the percentage change in quantity supplied divided by the percentage change in price. Here, it is 15% / 30% = 0.5, which indicates inelastic supply.

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