Calculate the price elasticity of demand at the price level of $50

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The graph above is for the market for broadband home internet. The internet service providers decide to decrease the monthly subscription price from $50 to $45. Calculate the price elasticity of demand at the price level of $50 (Hint: Assume P1=$50 and P2=$45).

   
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Price
$55
a
50
b
45
e
d
40
f
35
100
200
300 Quantity
Transcribed Image Text:Price $55 a 50 b 45 e d 40 f 35 100 200 300 Quantity
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