Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Question 27

Practice objective / multiple choice question 27 from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Easy Difficulty
Question 27 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • ECONOMICS • objective

Given the linear demand equation \( Q_{d}=500-5P \) for a certain good, the price rises from ₦20 to ₦22. Using the midpoint (arc) method, calculate the price elasticity of demand over this interval and state whether demand is elastic, unit‑elastic or inelastic.

Answer Options

A. -0.15 (inelastic)
Correct Answer B. -0.27 (inelastic)
C. -0.45 (inelastic)
D. -1.00 (unit‑elastic)
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
-0.27 (inelastic)

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Question 27. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Easy .

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