Problem 7. In the previous problems we dealt with how to derive individual demand functions. In this problem we are reviewing how to construct the market demand function from individual demands. Consider first the following information about the quantity of hamburgers demanded by two types of individuals, A and B: Price 10 30 40 20 25 35 30 20 30 50 10 20 40 60 70 15 QA QB 5 25 15 10 QUESTIONS: A) Obtain the market demand for this product. B) Obtain the market demand for napkins supposing now that A and B demand functions for napkins are given by the following equations: a. QPA= 1000 - 10P× b. QPB= 1800 - 20P,

Problem 7. In the previous problems we dealt with how to derive individual demand functions. In this problem we are reviewing how to construct the market demand function from individual demands. Consider first the following information about the quantity of hamburgers demanded by two types of individuals, A and B: Price 10 30 40 20 25 35 30 20 30 50 10 20 40 60 70 15 QA QB 5 25 15 10 QUESTIONS: A) Obtain the market demand for this product. B) Obtain the market demand for napkins supposing now that A and B demand functions for napkins are given by the following equations: a. QPA= 1000 - 10P× b. QPB= 1800 - 20P,

Microeconomic Theory

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Chapter6: Demand Relationships Among Goods

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.8P

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