(a) Show that the function Q = a/P* , where a and c are constants, has a constant elasticity of demand: ɛg = -c. (b) (i) Determine the elasticity of demand for train journeys on a given route when the demand function is Q = 1200/P .2, where Q is the number of fares in thousands. (ii) If the fare increases by 5%, use elasticity to calculate the percentage change in demand. (iii) If the fare decreases by 5%, use elasticity to calculate the percentage change in demand.

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(a) Show that the function Q = a/P* , where a and c are constants, has a constant elasticity of
demand: ɛg = -c.
(b) (i) Determine the elasticity of demand for train journeys on a given route when the demand
function is Q = 1200/P|.2, where Q is the number of fares in thousands.
(ii) If the fare increases by 5%, use elasticity to calculate the percentage change in
demand.
(iii) If the fare decreases by 5%, use elasticity to calculate the percentage change in demand.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Show that the function Q = a/P* , where a and c are constants, has a constant elasticity of demand: ɛg = -c. (b) (i) Determine the elasticity of demand for train journeys on a given route when the demand function is Q = 1200/P|.2, where Q is the number of fares in thousands. (ii) If the fare increases by 5%, use elasticity to calculate the percentage change in demand. (iii) If the fare decreases by 5%, use elasticity to calculate the percentage change in demand.
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