Economics (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134105956
Author: Hubbard
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.3.12PA
Sub part (a):
To determine
Price elasticity of demand for book.
Sub part (b):
To determine
Total revenue from the product.
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