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Elasticity of supply refers to the degree of responsiveness of supply of a commodity to changes in its

A. Demand

B. Price

C. Cost of production

D. State of technology

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Elasticity of supply refers to the degree of responsiveness of supply of a commodity to changes in its Price. Elasticity of supply measures the degree of responsiveness of quantity supplied to a change in own price of the commodity. It is also defined as the percentage change in quantity supplied divided by percentage change in price.

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Which among the following statement is INCORRECT?

A. On a linear demand curve, all the five forms of elasticity can be depicted

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D. The price elasticity of demand is expressed in terms of relaive not absolute changes in Price and Quantity demanded.