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Question 1

Suppose that when the price of laundry detergent increases from $3.6 to $4.5 quantity supplied increases from 220 to 230.

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

 

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Question 2

Suppose that when the price of peanut butter decreases from $4 to $3.6, quantity supplied decreases from 270 to 210.

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

 

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Question 3

Suppose that the price of peanut butter decreases from $4.5 to $3.7. As a result, quantity supplied decreases from 250 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
$5435
$10460
$15485
$20510
$25535
$30560
$35585
$40610

Suppose that the price of bags increases from $35 to $40.

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

 

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Question 5

Consider the following supply schedule for jeans.

PriceQuantity Supplied
$10420
$20440
$30460
$40480
$50500
$60520
$70540
$80560

Suppose that the price of jeans increases from $60 to $70.

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

 

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