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Hawkins MicroBrewery Can Influence Demand by Advertising

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Hawkins MicroBrewery can influence demand by advertising. Hawkins spends $5,000 per period on advertising. The advertising elasticity of demand is 2. The price elasticity of demand is -1.5. Hawkins sells each unit for $15. Given that Hawkins is maximizing profit, calculate the number of units sold.


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