Scenario 5-4 ​

question 38

Short Answer

Scenario 5-4
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Consider the markets for mobile and landline telephone service. Suppose that when the average income of residents of Plainville is $55,000 per year, the quantity demanded of landline telephone service is 12,500 and the quantity demanded of mobile service is 28,000. Suppose that when the price of mobile service rises from $100 to $120 per month, the quantity demanded of landline service decreases to 11,000. Suppose also that when the average income increases to $60,000, the quantity demanded of mobile service increases to 33,000.
-Refer to Scenario 5-6. Using the midpoint method, what is the cross price elasticity of demand for landline and mobile service?

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Definitions:

Income Levels

Categories of annual or monthly earnings that individuals or households fall into based on the amount of money they make.

Demand

The quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

Time Management

The practice of organizing and planning how to divide one's time between specific activities to increase efficiency and productivity.

Manufacturing Equipment

Heavy industrial machines or devices used in the production process to manufacture goods and products.