Answer is 0.2
PRICE ELASTIC OF DEMAND FOR GAS.
The formula is = % change in the quantity / %change in price.
GAS PRICE INCREASE BY 25%
AND
GASOLINE DECREASE BY 5%.
= 5% / 25%
= 0.2 is the answer.
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