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Question 1

Suppose that when the price of peanut butter increases from $3.6 to $4.1 quantity supplied increases from 200 to 240.

Using the mid-point elasticity approach, calculate price elasticity of supply.

 

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Question 2

Suppose that when the price of cereal decreases from $4.5 to $3.7, quantity supplied decreases from 230 to 220.

Using the mid-point elasticity approach, calculate price elasticity of supply.

 

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Question 3

Suppose that the price of laundry detergent decreases from $4 to $3.7. As a result, quantity supplied decreases from 240 to 190.

Based on this information classify the supply curve.

 

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Question 4

Consider the following supply schedule for bags.

PriceQuantity Supplied
$9414
$18423
$27432
$36441
$45450
$54459
$63468
$72477

Suppose that the price of bags increases from $9 to $18.

Using the mid-point approach, calculate price elasticity of supply.

 

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Question 5

Consider the following supply schedule for bags.

PriceQuantity Supplied
$6431
$12455
$18479
$24503
$30527
$36551
$42575
$48599

Suppose that the price of bags increases from $24 to $30.

Using the mid-point approach, calculate price elasticity of supply.

 

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