Price 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 Quantity 2500 3000 3500 The equations for this market are as follows: Qd = -200P + 3,000 Qs = 200P - 400 Calculate the price elasticity of demand for Midnight cookies when the price is decreased from $8 to $4. Use the midpoint formula and put your answer in absolute value. Round to the nearest hundredth

Price 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 Quantity 2500 3000 3500 The equations for this market are as follows: Qd = -200P + 3,000 Qs = 200P - 400 Calculate the price elasticity of demand for Midnight cookies when the price is decreased from $8 to $4. Use the midpoint formula and put your answer in absolute value. Round to the nearest hundredth

Micro Economics For Today

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337613064

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter5: Price Elasticity Of Demand And Supply

Section: Chapter Questions

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