If the price of hotdogs increases by 10 percent and the quantity supplied by meat packing companies increases by 15 percent, what is the price elasticity of supply?
A) 1.65
B) 1.20
C) 0.67
D) 1.50

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Price elasticity of supply is calculated as the percentage change in quantity supplied divided by the percentage change in price. Here, it is 15% / 10% = 1.50.

If the Price of Hotdogs Increases by 10 Percent and the Quantity