AP MicroeconomicsElasticity
Unit Elastic
Unit elastic is when the percentage change in quantity demanded equals the percentage change in price.
In unit elastic demand, the percentage change in quantity demanded is equal to the percentage change in price. This means that the percentage change in total revenue from sales equals zero. Unit elastic is the midpoint between elastic and inelastic demand.
Formula / Example
Price Elasticity of Demand = 1
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