Price (#) Quantity Demanded 
8 10
6 12

A. -1.25
B. 0.62
C. 1.25
D. 1

Correct Answer: Option C

C. 1.25

Explanation
The elasticity of demand is calculated using:

ρd = % Δ in P
% Δ in Q

NOTE: Elasticity of demand is always positive. Therefore, the negative sign is ignored or In extra negative sign is introduced to make it positive. So the answer is 1.25

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