4. At a price of $100 each, Beachside Canoe Rentals rented 11 canoes. When it increased its rental price to $125 each, 9 canoes were rented. Calculate the absolute value of the price elasticity of demand for canoe rentals, using the arc formula.

4. At a price of $100 each, Beachside Canoe Rentals rented 11 canoes. When it increased its rental price to $125 each, 9 canoes were rented. Calculate the absolute value of the price elasticity of demand for canoe rentals, using the arc formula.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter5: Elastic And Its Application

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2CQQ: The price of a good rises from 8 to 12, and the quantity demanded falls from 110 to 90 units....

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