Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Economics Question 41

Practice objective / multiple choice question 41 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Easy Difficulty
Question 41 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • ECONOMICS • objective

The price of a commodity rises from ₦200 to ₦250 per unit, and the quantity demanded falls from 500 units to 400 units. Using the midpoint (arc) method, calculate the price elasticity of demand and state whether demand is elastic, inelastic or unitary.

Answer Options

A. -1.3 (elastic)
B. -2 (elastic)
Correct Answer C. -1 (unitary demand)
D. -0.8 (inelastic)
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
-1 (unitary demand)

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Economics Question 41. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Easy .

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