Question

Suppose the price of commodity X rises from N10 per kg to N15 per kg and the quantity demanded increases from 300 kg to 100 kg. Find the price elasticity of demand.

Answer 1

Price Elasticity of Demand = percent change in quantity / percent change in price.

deltaN = 100 x (15-10)/10 = 50%

deltaP = 100 x (300-100) / 100 = 200%

Price Elasticity of Demand = 200 / 50 = 4