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WAEC Economics 2011 Theory — Question 2

Question 2 of 25 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2011 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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1(b) Is the supply of rice elastic? Give a reason for your answer.

Model answer

The supply of rice is elastic. The reason is that the coefficient is greater than 1, which means the percentage change in price brought about a greater percentage change in quantity supplied of rice.

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