Consider the following. Demand Function   p=(200/x^2)+2 Quantity Demanded x = 5 (a).Find the price elasticity of demand for the demand function at the indicated x-value. (b)Is the demand elastic, inelastic, or of unit elasticity at the indicated x-value? A.The demand is elastic at this x-value. B.The demand is inelastic at this x-value.     C.The demand is of unit elasticity at this x-value.   (c)Use a graphing utility to graph the revenue function. Identify the intervals of elasticity and inelasticity. (Enter your answer using interval notation.)   elastic? inelastic?

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Consider the following.

Demand Function  

p=(200/x^2)+2

Quantity Demanded

x = 5

(a).Find the price elasticity of demand for the demand function at the indicated x-value.

(b)Is the demand elastic, inelastic, or of unit elasticity at the indicated x-value?
A.The demand is elastic at this x-value.
B.The demand is inelastic at this x-value.    
C.The demand is of unit elasticity at this x-value.
 
(c)Use a graphing utility to graph the revenue function. Identify the intervals of elasticity and inelasticity. (Enter your answer using interval notation.)
 
elastic?
inelastic?
 
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