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If the price elasticity of supply is 5, when prices rise by 5%, the quantity supplied will OA. increase by 25.0%. B. decrease by 0.20%. OC. increase by 0.20%. OD. decrease by 0.50%.

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter5: Elasticity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14RQ: Describe the general appearance of a demand or a supply curve with infinite elasticity.

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