Scenario 5.1 The Demand for Noodles Is Given by the Following Equation

question 72

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Scenario 5.1
The demand for noodles is given by the following equation: Q = 20 - 4P + 0.2I - 2P_x. Assume that P = $8, I = 200, and P_x = $10.
-If supply is price-inelastic and demand is price-elastic, then the firm can earn positive profits by increasing the price.

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