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The quantity of a commodity supplied increases by 25% when its price rises by 10%. Calculate price elasticity of supply.

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प्रश्न

The quantity of a commodity supplied increases by 25% when its price rises by 10%. Calculate price elasticity of supply.

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उत्तर

Es = `(ΔQ)/(ΔP)xxP/Q`

= `25/10`

= 2.5

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

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अध्याय 3 Theory of Supply
QUESTIONS | Q 23. | पृष्ठ ७९

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