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Economics · Oct / Nov 2024 · Paper 13 · Question 7

2281Price elasticity of demand (PED)

When the price of meat increased from $5 to $6 per kg, Joe decreased his purchase of meat from 40kg to 20kg a month. What was Joe's price elasticity of demand for meat?

  1. A0.4
  2. B2.0
  3. C2.5
  4. D20

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Correct answer: C. 2.5

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