Mike's Mechanic Shop increased its total monthly revenue from $6,500 to $7,200 when it reduced the price of an oil change from $65 to $50. The price elasticity of demand for  Mike's Mechanic Shop is [NOTE: Total Revenue = Price x Quantity] Group of answer choices 1.38 0.72 0.39

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Mike's Mechanic Shop increased its total monthly revenue from $6,500 to $7,200 when it reduced the price of an oil change from $65 to $50. The price elasticity of demand for  Mike's Mechanic Shop is

[NOTE: Total Revenue = Price x Quantity]

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1.38
0.72
0.39 
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