One Number Is 3 Times as Large as Another

question 86

Short Answer

One number is 3 times as large as another. The sum of their reciprocals is . Find the two numbers.

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Definitions:

Unit Elasticity

A scenario in which the percentage change in quantity demanded or supplied is equal to the percentage change in price, resulting in no change in total revenue.

Total Spending

The aggregate amount of money spent by consumers, businesses, and the government in an economy over a specific period.

Inelastic

Characterizes a condition where a change in price leads to a relatively small change in the quantity demanded or supplied.

Price Elasticity of Demand

The responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a good to a change in its price, with all other factors being held constant.