In calculating elasticity, we use the midpoint method for calculating the percentage change because it results in      the price elasticity of supply     a smaller percentage change if the price rises than if it falls     the same percentage change regardless of whether the price increases or decreases, because we are focusing on the magnitude.     the price elasticity of demand

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In calculating elasticity, we use the midpoint method for calculating the percentage change because it results in 

   

the price elasticity of supply

   

a smaller percentage change if the price rises than if it falls

   

the same percentage change regardless of whether the price increases or decreases, because we are focusing on the magnitude.

   

the price elasticity of demand

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