Suppose the Price of a Good Rises from $2

question 58

Essay

Suppose the price of a good rises from $2.25 to $3.15, and the quantity demanded changes from 2,360 units to 1,250 units. Calculate the price elasticity of demand using the midpoint formula, and indicate whether demand is elastic, inelastic, or unit elastic.

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Definitions:

Average Product

The output per unit of a particular input, calculated by dividing total output by the quantity of inputs.

Labor

Human effort, either physical or mental, used in the production of goods and services.

Average Product

The output per unit of input, calculated by dividing the total output by the number of units of the input.

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The activity of cutting the grass of a lawn to maintain its appearance and health.