# 12. Elastic and Inelastic Supply## Understanding Supply Elasticity### Graph ExplanationThe graph displayed illustrates the supply of a good. The x-axis represents the "Quantity" of goods in units, while the y-axis indicates the "Price" in dollars per unit. There are three key points marked on the supply curve: W, X, Y, and Z.- **W (Quantity: 10; Price: $30)**- **X (Quantity: 25; Price: $30)**- **Y (Quantity: 80; Price: $180)**- **Z (Quantity: 85; Price: $380)**The supply curve is upward sloping, indicating that as the price increases, the quantity supplied also increases.### Elasticity AnalysisUsing the midpoint method, assess whether the supply in specific regions is elastic or inelastic.#### Regions:- **Between W and X** - Elastic - Inelastic - **Between Y and Z** - Elastic - Inelastic### True or False StatementDetermine whether the following statement is true or false:"For high levels of quantity supplied, where firms have reached near maximum capacity, supply becomes less elastic because firms may need to invest in additional capital in order to increase production further."- **True**- **False***This section encourages learners to apply economic principles to understand supply elasticity and its implications in real-world scenarios.*

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The following graph shows the supply of a good. 380- Supply 180 80 QUANTITY (Units) For each of the regions, use the midpoint method to identify whether the supply of this good is elastic or inelastic. Region Elastic Inelastic Between W and X Between V and z True or False: For high levels of quantity supplied where firms have reached near maximum capacity, supply becomes less elastic because firms may need to invest in additional capital in order to increase production further. O True O False PRICE (Dollars per unit)

The following graph shows the supply of a good. 380- Supply 180 80 QUANTITY (Units) For each of the regions, use the midpoint method to identify whether the supply of this good is elastic or inelastic. Region Elastic Inelastic Between W and X Between V and z True or False: For high levels of quantity supplied where firms have reached near maximum capacity, supply becomes less elastic because firms may need to invest in additional capital in order to increase production further. O True O False PRICE (Dollars per unit)

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