Construct a 95% Confidence Interval for the Population $\sigma$

question 6

Multiple Choice

Construct a 95% confidence interval for the population standard deviation $\sigma$ if a sample of size 18 has standard deviation s=20 .

• A) (15.70,28.00)
• B) (14.69,28.74)
• C) (15.01,29.98)
• D) (15.11,29.58)

Distinguish between elastic, inelastic, and unit-elastic demand.

Predict the effects of price changes on total revenue and expenditures, given the elasticity of demand.

Understand the concept of price elasticity of supply.

Analyze the impacts of supply and demand elasticity on market equilibrium.

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