The formula for calculating price elasticity is _________.
A
Ed = % change in price / % change in quantity demanded
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B
Ed = % change in quantity demanded / % change in price
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C
Ed = % change in quantity supplied / % change in price
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D
Ed = % change in price / % change in quantity supplied
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Solution
The correct option is BEd = % change in quantity demanded / % change in price The price elasticity of demand is calculated as the percentage change in quantity demanded divided by the percentage change in price.