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When the price of a cup of coffee is $3.00, the quantity demanded is 400 cups per day. When the price decreases to $2.50, the quantity demanded increases to 500 cups per day. Using the midpoint method, what is the price elasticity of demand for coffee?

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          When the price of a cup of coffee is $3.00, the quantity demanded is 400 cups per day. When the price decreases to $2.50, the quantity demanded increases to 500 cups per day. Using the midpoint method, what is the price elasticity of demand for coffee?

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When the price of a cup of coffee is $3.00, the quantity demanded is 400 cups per day. When the price decreases to $2.50, the quantity demanded increases to 500 cups per day. Using the midpoint method, what is the price elasticity of demand for coffee?