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- Suppose there are three types of Apples A, B, and C being sold and consumed. The demand and supply equations for each type are: DA = 20-2PA+4PB+PC SA = 4PA-5 DB = 10+3PA-5PB+2PC SB = 3PB-7 DC = 70+4PA+2PB-5PC SC = 5PC-16 Determine equilibrium prices and quantities using Cramer's rule. Calculate the elasticity of demand for B with respect to prices of variety A, B, and C and interpret the economic meaning of the results.Suppose that the market demand and supply curves for doughnuts (good X) are given by QD = 50 – 40P + 0.03I + 10PY and QS = -150 + 60P – 10W, where P is price of X, I is the average consumer income, PY is the price of cinnamon pretzels (good Y), and W is the wage for workers producing good X. What is the Income elasticity of demand at the market equilibrium? Are doughnuts a normal good or inferior good? Suppose that I = $5,000 and PY = $5. What is the demand curve for good X? Suppose that W = $10 (per hour). What is the supply curve for good X? DO NUMBER 1 !!!!!You've estimated the market demand curve for the tea market as P=111 -4Q. What is elasticity of demand for tea at P=61 in absolute terms?
- Suppose there are three apples A,B and C being sold and consumed. The demand and supply equations for each type are: DA=20-2PA+4PB+PC , SA=4PA-5 DB=10+3PA-5PB+2PC , SB= 3PB-7 DC=70+4PA+2PB-5PC , SC=5PC-16 a) determine equilibrium Prices and quantities using Cramer's rule. b) calculate the elasticity of demand for B with respect to Prices of variety A,B and C and interpret the economic meaning of the resultsTotal surplus is maximized at the equilibriumprice and quantity. When demand increases,price increases. Explain how total surplus is stillmaximized if price increases due to an increase indemandSuppose there are three types of Apples A, B and C being sold and consumed. The demand and supply equations for each type are: DA = − PA + PB + PC 20 2 4 S A = 4PA − 5DB PA PB PC = 10 + 3 − 5 + 2 SB = 3PB − 7DC PA PB PC = 70 + 4 + 2 − 5 = 5 − 16 SC PC• Determine equilibrium prices and quantities using Cramer’s rule. • Calculate the elasticity of demand for B with respect to prices of variety A, B and C and interpret the economic meaning of the results.
- Which of the following sets of characteristics is definitely describing a good with an elastic demand curve?a. necessity, big-ticket item, few substitutesb. luxury, big-ticket item, few substitutesc. necessity, small-ticket item, many substitutesd. luxury, small-ticket item, many substitutese. luxury, big ticket item, many substitutesQ.1.12 If the income elasticity of demand for a good is +0,5, then this implies that this good must be a(n)(a) necessity.(b) luxury.(c) inferior good.(d) Complement.Q.1.10If the income elasticity of demand for tea is 1,3, then this implies that tea is:(2)(1)An inferior good.(2)A luxury good.(3)A necessity.(4)A non-durable good.
- Suppose there are three apples A,B and C being sold and consumed. The demand and supply equations for each type are: DA=20-2PA+4PB+PC , SA=4PA-5 DB=10+3PA-5PB+2PC , SB= 3PB-7 DC=70+4PA+2PB-5PC , SC=5PC-16 a) determine equilibrium Prices and quantities b) calculate the elasticity of demand for B with respect to Prices of variety A,B and C and interpret the economic meaning of the resultsThe demand curve for product X is given by QXd = 380 − 5PX.a. Find the inverse demand curve. Instruction: Enter all values as integers, or if needed, as a decimal. PX = ____−____QXdInstructions: Enter your responses to the nearest penny (two decimal places).b. How much consumer surplus do consumers receive when Px = $55?c. How much consumer surplus do consumers receive when Px = $35?The demand for Good X in New Bedford, MA is given by the following equation: Qd=60-40P+2I-30Py where: Qd is the quantity demanded of Good X P is the price of Good X I is income Pb is the price of Good Y Assume that the price of Good Y is $6 and income is $700. a. Compute the price elasticity of demand for Good X when the price of Good X is $12. b. Suppose the price of Good X is $12. Using calculus, compute the cross-price elasticity of demand of Good X for Good Y. Explain the meaning of the value you computed. c. Suppose the price of Good X is $12. Using calculus, compute the income elasticty of demand. Explain the meaning of the value you computed.
