Suppose the Demand Curve for Mineral Water Is Given by P

question 15

Multiple Choice

Suppose the demand curve for mineral water is given by p = 20 - 16q, where p is the price per bottle paid by consumers and q is the number of bottles purchased by consumers.Mineral water is supplied to consumers by a monopolistic distributor, who buys from a monopolist producer who is able to produce mineral water at zero cost.The producer charges the distributor a price of c per bottle, that will maximize the producer's total revenue.Given his marginal cost of c, the distributor chooses an output to maximize profits.The price paid by consumers under this arrangement is

• A)$10.
• B)$15.
• C)$1.25.
• D)$.63.
• E)$5.

Analyze the impact of consumer behavior on saving and consumption patterns.

Grasp the mathematical relationship between APC and APS, including understanding their inversely proportional nature.

Understand the factors influencing autonomous and induced consumption.

Identify the effects of interest rate changes on savings and consumption.

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