Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Price elasticity of supply

Price elasticity of supply — practice question

The table presents three different weekly prices and quantities supplied for two products, X and Y. Which statement about price elasticity of supply (PES) is correct?

  • AThe PES of X is elastic for a fall in its price from $15 to $10.
  • BThe PES of X is unitary for a rise in its price from $15 to $20.
  • CThe PES of Y is elastic for a fall in its price from $40 to $30.
  • DThe PES of Y is unitary for a rise in its price from $40 to $50.

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