Suppose the Quantity Demanded Weekly of the Super Titan Radial

question 47

Multiple Choice

Suppose the quantity demanded weekly of the Super Titan radial tires is related to its unit price by the equation where p is measured in dollars and x is measured in units of a thousand. How fast is the quantity demanded changing when x = 13, p = 73, and the price/tire is increasing at the rate of $6/week?

• A)Dropping at the rate of 278 tires/wk.
• B)Dropping at the rate of 231 tires/wk.
• C)Dropping at the rate of 226 tires/wk.
• D)Dropping at the rate of 268 tires/wk.

---

Definitions:

Lead

A heavy metal with the symbol Pb and atomic number 82, known for its malleability, resistance to corrosion, and toxicity.

Atomic Symbol

A one- or two-letter abbreviation used to represent an element on the periodic table, based on the Latin name of the element.

Arsenic

A naturally occurring semi-metal element known for its toxic properties, with the symbol As and atomic number 33.

Atomic Symbol

A one- or two-letter representation of an element derived from its English or Latin name.