0.05 / 0.55 / 1.82 / 22),

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Calculating the price elasticity of supply

Van is a stay-at-home parent who lives in Chicago and provides math tutoring for extra cash. At a wage of $30 per hour, he is willing to tutor 6 hours per week. At $50 per hour, he is willing to tutor 16 hours per week.
Using the midpoint method, the elasticity of Van’s labor supply between the wages of $30 and $50 per hour is approximately (0.05 / 0.55 / 1.82 / 22), which means that Van’s supply of labor over this wage range is ( elastic / inelastic).
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