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JAMB Economics 2009 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Economics 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Price elasticity of demand is expressed as

  • A. percentage change in price / percentage change in quantity demanded
  • B. percentage change in quantity demanded / percentage change in income
  • C. percentage change in income / percentage change in quantity demanded
  • D. percentage change in quantity demanded / percentage change in priceCorrect

Explanation

Price elasticity is expressed as %change in quantity demanded / %change in price.

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