Understanding Elasticity
Suppose that the elasticity of demand for apricots is – 2.3. If
the grocery store raised price from $1.25 to $1.50 per pound, by
how much would quantity change? Calculate what would happen to
total revenues.
Suppose that when the price of gasoline was $3.00, the gas
station sold 150,000 gallons per week. When the price of gasoline
fell to $2.50, the gas station sold 175,000 gallons per week.
Calculate the elasticity of demand and interpret.
When the...