A-LevelEconomicsElasticityFeb/Mar 2021Paper 1 Q101 Mark

What is the likely price elasticity of supply of highly perishable goods and goods that have low stocks? highly perishable goods goods that have low stocks

Q: What is the correct answer to this A-Level Economics question?

The correct answer is D: inelastic, inelastic.

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Elasticity in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Aelastic, elastic

Belastic, inelastic

Cinelastic, elastic

Dinelastic, inelastic

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is D: inelastic, inelastic

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Economics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Elasticity in A-Level Economics (syllabus code 9708). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics Feb/Mar 2021 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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