Determine the price elasticity of demand if the price of yam tuber rises by 10%

AGRICULTURE
WAEC 2016

Determine the price elasticity of demand if the price of yam tuber rises by 10% (0.1) and the quantity demanded falls by 5% (0.05)

  • A. 0.5
  • B. 0.4
  • C. 0.3
  • D. 0.1

Correct Answer: A. 0.5



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