Compute the price elasticity of demand

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Question: Using the arc price elasticity calculation method compute the price elasticity of demand and state whether the demand is elastic, unitary, or inelastic assuming the following: the price of paperback books falls from $7.00 to $6.50 per book as the quantity demanded increases from 100 to 150 books

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