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The price elasticity of supply of commodity X is twice the price elasticity of supply of commodity Y. if price of X falls by 10% and that of Y falls by 20%, calculate percentage fall in supply of commodity X and Y, if cornmodity Y has unitary elastic supply.

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Fall in Supply of commodity X = 20%; Fall in Supply of commodity Y = 20%
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