Find the Elasticity for the Demand Function Q = 80

question 6

Multiple Choice

Find the elasticity for the demand function Q = 80 - 2P - 0.5P2
Averaged along an arc joining P = 6 to P = 8. Give your answer to two decimal places.

• A)1.30
• B)0.67
• C)1
• D)0.65
• E)1.54

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in the cost of a product.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost (both direct and indirect) allocated to a single unit of product, used in setting prices and assessing profitability.

Variable Costing

A method of inventory costing that includes only variable production costs (materials, labor, and variable overhead) in the cost of goods sold, treating fixed overhead as a period expense.

Net Operating Income

The profit a company makes after deducting operating expenses like wages, depreciation, and cost of goods sold, but before interest and taxes.