When the Gizmo Company Could Sell a Gizmo for $10

question 267

Multiple Choice

When the Gizmo Company could sell a gizmo for $10, it produced 2,500 per month. More recently, the price of a gizmo has fallen to $9 and so Gizmo is only producing 2,000 units per month. What is the price elasticity of supply for gizmos?

• A) 0.47
• B) -0.47
• C) -2.11
• D) 2.11

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how a consumer ranks different bundles of goods based on their level of satisfaction or utility.

Endowed

Refers to the initial allocation of goods, resources, or wealth an individual or entity possesses.

Units

Measurements used to quantify physical quantities, such as kilograms for mass or meters for length.

Utility Function

A formula that ranks various outcomes by their level of satisfaction or utility to a consumer.