In: Economics
Suppose that the market demand is given by Q(p)=200-5p. Let p(q) be the maximal price at which the agents would buy q units, i.e., the inverse demand function. Then?
a. p(q)=40-5q
b. p(q)=40-0.2q
c. p(q)=40-0.4q
d. p(q)=200-10q
e. p(q)=200-5q
The demand function is given as:
Q(p) = 200 - 5p
The inverse demand function represents the price as a function of quantity demanded. It is the inverse of the demand function. So,
Q(p) = 200 - 5p (given)
5p = 200 - Q(p)
P(q) = 40 - 0.2q
So, the inverse demand function is P(q) = 40 - 0.2q. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option B'.