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JAMB Economics 2014 Objective — Question 14

Question 14 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Economics 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The table shows: Price(N) 8, 10; Quantity supplied 20, 24. From the table, calculate the price elasticity of supply.

  • A. 1.25
  • B. 0.50
  • C. 0.80Correct
  • D. 2.00

Explanation

Elasticity = (%Δ quantity)/(%Δ price) = (4/20×100)/(2/8×100) = 20/25 = 0.8.

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