Suppose that a price p and demand x are related through the price-demand equation x + 400p = 8,000 (a) Find the demand function, x = D(p) (b) Find the formula for the Elasticity of demand, E(p). (c) Calculate the elasticity of demand when p = 18. If the price is increased by 10%, will revenue increase or decrease?

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Suppose that a price p and demand x are related through the price-demand equation

x + 400p = 8,000

(a) Find the demand function, x = D(p)

(b) Find the formula for the Elasticity of demand, E(p).

(c) Calculate the elasticity of demand when p = 18. If the price is increased by 10%, will revenue increase or decrease?

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