Calculate the price elasticity of demand

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We're looking at the market for cat food. When the price is $10, the quantity sold is 1000 bags. When the price drops 10%, the quantity sold increases 30%. 

Calculate the price elasticity of demand. 


The formula is % change in quantity demanded/% change in price.

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