Given the Demand Function Q_X = 5,000 - 250P_X +120P_Y

question 111

Multiple Choice

Given the demand function Q_X = 5,000 - 250P_X +120P_Y +.04I where
P_Y = $50.00 and I = $60,000. When the price of good X is increased from $30.00 to $40.00, what is the arc price elasticity of demand for good X over this range?

• A) 2.88
• B) -1.88
• C) -2.995
• D) 2.995
• E) none of the above

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