urricane Irma had a significant, negative impact on the orange harvest in the state of Florida. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicted that the quantity of oranges produced would be 21% lower than the previous year. If the price elasticity of demand for oranges is -1.5, what impact would Hurricane Irma have on the price of oranges? change in the price of oranges: _________

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In 2017, Hurricane Irma had a significant, negative impact on the orange harvest in the state of Florida. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicted that the quantity of oranges produced would be 21% lower than the previous year. If the price elasticity of demand for oranges is -1.5, what impact would Hurricane Irma have on the price of oranges?

change in the price of oranges: _________ 
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‘Price elasticity of demand’ refers to the percentage(%) change in quantity(Q) demanded in relation to percentage(%) change in price(P). It measures the sensitivity of Q demanded with the change in P.

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