In March 2021, sales of disposable flavored e-cigarettes were 8.25 million devices. The average price was 9.80. It is estimated that when the price increased by 1% per capita, sales of the products decreased by 20%. Given this information, estimate the linear demand for disposable flavored e-cigarettes.

In March 2021, sales of disposable flavored e-cigarettes were 8.25 million devices. The average price was 9.80. It is estimated that when the price increased by 1% per capita, sales of the products decreased by 20%. Given this information, estimate the linear demand for disposable flavored e-cigarettes.

Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategies and Tactics (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305506381

Author:James R. McGuigan, R. Charles Moyer, Frederick H.deB. Harris

Publisher:James R. McGuigan, R. Charles Moyer, Frederick H.deB. Harris

Chapter4: Estimating Demand

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.2CE: Interpret the coefficients and calculate the price elasticity of soft drink demand.

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