Consider the demand function d(p)=300e^−0.01p^2 items purchased when charging p dollars per item. Currently the price is 9 dollars per item. Use marginal analysis to estimate the decrease in demand when the price increases by 0.3 dollars per item. Demand would decrease by approximately _____ items. Round your answer to three decimal places.

Consider the demand function d(p)=300e^−0.01p^2 items purchased when charging p dollars per item. Currently the price is 9 dollars per item. Use marginal analysis to estimate the decrease in demand when the price increases by 0.3 dollars per item. Demand would decrease by approximately _____ items. Round your answer to three decimal places.

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Chapter6: Consumer Choice Theory

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