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If the price of a commodity increases by 50% and its supply increases by 25% then calculate the price elasticity of supply following the percentage method. Identify the degree of price elasticity.

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If the price of a commodity increases by 50% and its supply increases by 25% then calculate the price elasticity of supply following the percentage method. Identify the degree of price elasticity.

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उत्तर

Es = `25/50`

= `1/2`

= 0.5

Supply is inelastic

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अध्याय 3: Theory of Supply - QUESTIONS [पृष्ठ ७९]

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अध्याय 3 Theory of Supply
QUESTIONS | Q 26. | पृष्ठ ७९

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