Functions of linear demand curve: Qd= a - Bp  parameters: a, B > 0 Find the numerical values of a and B given  price elesticity of demand when p = 10 is E= 1/4  (p, Qd) = (20, 60) is a point on the demand curve

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Functions of linear demand curve: Qd= a - Bp 

parameters: a, B > 0

Find the numerical values of a and B given 

price elesticity of demand when p = 10 is E= 1/4 

(p, Qd) = (20, 60) is a point on the demand curve 

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