1. Alex finds that the demand for their lemonade isgiven by x = 2/p4 where p is price per cup and x iscups sold. (a) Find the elasticity of demand. (b) What isthe elasticity of demand when p = 1? (c) Give aninterpretation of the elasticity when p = 1. Inparticular, if you increase the price by 1%, whathappens to the demand?

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1. Alex finds that the demand for their lemonade is given by x = 2/p4 where p is price per cup and x is cups sold. (a) Find the elasticity of demand. (b) What is 1? (c) Give an the elasticity of demand when p = interpretation of the elasticity when p = 1. In particular, if you increase the price by 1%, what happens to the demand?

1. Alex finds that the demand for their lemonade is given by x = 2/p4 where p is price per cup and x is cups sold. (a) Find the elasticity of demand. (b) What is 1? (c) Give an the elasticity of demand when p = interpretation of the elasticity when p = 1. In particular, if you increase the price by 1%, what happens to the demand?

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter5: Elasticity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1SCQ: From the data in Table 5.5 about demand for smart phones, calculate the price elasticity of demand...

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