Suppose That the Demand for a Product Depends on the Price

question 147

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the demand for a product depends on the price p according to , where p is in dollars. Find and explain the meaning of the instantaneous rate of change of demand with respect to price when . ​

• A) -5.00. If price increases by $1, the demand will decrease approximately 5.00 units.
• B) 5.00. If price increases by $1, the demand will increase approximately 5.00 units.
• C) -10.00. If price increases by $1, the demand will decrease approximately 10.00 units.
• D) -65.67. If price increases by $1, the demand will increase approximately 65.67 units.
• E) 10.00. If price increases by $1, the demand will decrease approximately 10.00 units.

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