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A seller increased the quantity he offered for sale from 200 units to 250 units...

Economics
WAEC 2020

A seller increased the quantity he offered for sale from 200 units to 250 units when the price of his product increased by 12.5%. What is the price elasticity of the supply of his product?

  • A. 2.00
  • B. 1.50
  • C. 1.00
  • D. 0.50 
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

The price elasticity of supply = % change in quantity supplied / % change in price

% change in quantity supplied = 250 - 200 = 50

\(\frac{50}{200}\) x 100 = 25

Therefore, price elasticity of supply = \(\frac{25}{12.5}\) = 2


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