A late spring freeze resulted in a smaller crop of peaches. Because of a 30% reduction in output, there was a 15% increase in price. Which of these responses is the best estimate of the price elasticity of demand for peaches?   Select one:   A.-2   B.-0.5

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A late spring freeze resulted in a smaller crop of peaches. Because of a 30% reduction in output, there was a 15% increase in price. Which of these responses is the best estimate of the price elasticity of demand for peaches?

 

Select one:

 

A.-2

 

B.-0.5

 

C.2

 

D.0.5

 

2. The elasticity of demand for electric cars is estimated to be -2. Tesla currently sells 250,000 vehicles per year. Suppose Tesla cut its prices by 10 percent. What would happen to sales?

 

Select one:

 

A.Decrease by 5 percent

 

B.Increase by 5 percent

 

C.Decrease by 20 percent

 

D.Increase by 20 percent 

 

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