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When r = 4 percent, the quantity demanded of money equals $400. And when r = 5 percent, the quantity demanded of money equals $350. Calculate the elasticity of money demand.
Elasticity of money demand = ∆Q/∆r *(r1 + r2) / (Q1 + Q2)
= (350 - 400) / (5 - 4) * (4 + 5) / (400 + 350)
= (-50 / 1) * (9 / 750)
= -450 / 750
= -0.6
The absolute value of Elasticity of money demand is 0.6.