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Which of the following can be used to calculate the price elasticity of demand?

Which of the following can be used to calculate the price elasticity of demand?
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  • A \(\frac{\text{percentage change in quality demand}}{\text{percentage change in price}}\)
  • B \(\frac{\text{percentage change in price}}{\text{percentage change inquantity demand}}\)
  • C \(\frac{\text{percentage change in quality demand}}{\text{percentage change in income}}\)
  • D \(\frac{\text{percentage change in income}}{\text{percentage change in quantity demand}}\)
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The price elasticity of demand is calculated as the;
percentage change in quantity demanded
divided by a percentage change in price

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