Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Economics Question 37

Practice objective / multiple choice question 37 from the 2023 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 37 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • ECONOMICS • objective

The demand for a product is given by Q = 500 - 4P, where Q is quantity demanded and P is price (Naira). The government imposes a specific tax of N20 per unit, which raises the price paid by consumers by N20. Initially the price was N50. Using the midpoint (arc) method, calculate the price elasticity of demand after the tax (to two decimal places) and state whether demand is elastic, inelastic or unit‑elastic.

Answer Options

A. 0.00, unit‑elastic
B. -0.45, inelastic
C. -1.15, elastic
Correct Answer D. -0.92, inelastic
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
-0.92, inelastic

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2023 Economics Question 37. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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