Microeconomics 19th Edition by Campbell McConnell,Stanley Brue,Sean Flynn

Exercise 5

What is the formula for measuring the price elasticity of- supply? Suppose the price of apples goes up from $20 to. $22 a box. In direct response, Goldsboro Farms supplies 1200 boxes of apples instead of 1000 boxes. Compute the coefficient of price elasticity (midpoints approach) for Goldsboro's supply. Is its supply elastic, or is it inelastic?