Figure 5-14
-Refer to Figure 5-14.Using the midpoint method,what is the price elasticity of supply between $16 and $40?
A)0.125
B)0.86
C)1.0
D)2.5

Question

Figure 5-14 
-Refer to Figure 5-14.Using the midpoint method,what is the price elasticity of supply between $16 and $40?
A)0.125 
B)0.86 
C)1.0 
D)2.5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The midpoint method calculates the price elasticity of supply as the percentage change in quantity supplied divided by the percentage change in price, using the average of the initial and final values. The elasticity is 1.0, indicating unitary elasticity.

Figure 5-14 -Refer to Figure 5-14.Using the Midpoint Method,what Is the Price