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The coefficient of elasticity of a commodity is 0.4. What percentage change in supply will take place if its price rises 20%?

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The coefficient of elasticity of a commodity is 0.4. What percentage change in supply will take place if its price rises 20%?

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Percentage Change in Quantity Supplied = Elasticity of Supply (Es) × Percentage Change in Price

Elasticity of Supply (Es) = 0.4

Percentage Change in Price = 20%

Percentage Change in Quantity Supplied = 0.4 × 20%

= 8%

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पाठ 3: Theory of Supply - QUESTIONS [पृष्ठ ७३]

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गोयल ब्रदर्स प्रकाशन Economic Applications [English] Class 10 ICSE
पाठ 3 Theory of Supply
QUESTIONS | Q 20. | पृष्ठ ७३

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