In: Economics
Given the demand function for a particular product is q(p)=(10-p^2)e^-p+3 for price p in thousands of dollars. Suppose the cost of producing q units of this particular product is In(q).
a) Find the profit function in terms of p, pie(p). Use log properties to simplify the function.
b) Show there exists a solution p where pie(p)=0. (Cite any theorems used and do not solve for p)
c) Suppose we are current charging $3000 and we want to increase profit by 1%. Approximately how much percentage should we change the price of the product? (P is in thousands dollars)