For the following three cases, use a midpoints formula to calculate the coefficient for the cross elasticity of demand and identify the type of relationship between the two products. (a) The quantity demanded for product A increases from 30 to 40 as the price of product B increases from $0.10 to $0.20. Elasticity: Relationship: (b) The quantity demanded for product A decreases from 3000 to 1500 as the price of good B increases from $5 to $10. Elasticity: Relationship: (c) The quantity demanded for product A remains 400 units as the price of product B increases from $25 to $30. Elasticity: Relationship:

For the following three cases, use a midpoints formula to calculate the coefficient for the cross elasticity of demand and identify the type of relationship between the two products. (a) The quantity demanded for product A increases from 30 to 40 as the price of product B increases from $0.10 to $0.20. Elasticity: Relationship: (b) The quantity demanded for product A decreases from 3000 to 1500 as the price of good B increases from $5 to $10. Elasticity: Relationship: (c) The quantity demanded for product A remains 400 units as the price of product B increases from $25 to $30. Elasticity: Relationship:

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Chapter20: Elasticity: Demand And Supply

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