2.10 Using the midpoint formula and the following graph, calculate the price elasticity of demand when the price changes from $3 to $8 and when the price changes from $8 to $14. E Prices ($) 14 3 0 3 11 Quantity 17 Demand

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2.10 Using the midpoint formula and the following graph,
calculate the price elasticity of demand when the price
changes from $3 to $8 and when the price changes from
$8 to $14.
E
Prices ($)
14
3
0
3
11
Quantity
17
Demand
Transcribed Image Text:2.10 Using the midpoint formula and the following graph, calculate the price elasticity of demand when the price changes from $3 to $8 and when the price changes from $8 to $14. E Prices ($) 14 3 0 3 11 Quantity 17 Demand
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