Calcuate the price elasticity of demand for coffee

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The initial price of cup of coffee is $1.00 and at that price, 400 cups are demanded. If the price falls to .90, the quanity demanded will increase to 500. a) calcuate the (arc) price elasticity of demand for coffee

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