The Demand for Tickets to a Rock Concert Is Given

question 48

Multiple Choice

The demand for tickets to a rock concert is given by D(p) = 200,000 - 10,000p, where p is the price of tickets.If the price of tickets is $17, then the price elasticity of demand for tickets is

• A)-2.83.
• B)-11.33.
• C)-17.
• D)-8.50.
• E)-5.67.

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Definitions:

Price-Discriminating

A pricing strategy where a seller charges different prices for the same product or service to different customers, based on various criteria.

Allocative Inefficiency

Allocative Inefficiency occurs when the allocation of resources does not correspond to consumer preferences, resulting in misallocation of resources and potential welfare losses.

Pure Monopolist

A market situation in which a single company or entity exclusively controls the supply of a particular good or service, with no close substitutes.

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a firm sells the same product at different prices to different groups of consumers, based on their willingness to pay.