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Question 1

Suppose that when the price of laundry detergent increases from $3.9 to $4.1 quantity supplied increases from 190 to 250.

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

 

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Question 2

Suppose that when the price of laundry detergent decreases from $4 to $3.7, quantity supplied decreases from 260 to 190.

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 $4.2 to $3.6. As a result, quantity supplied decreases from 270 to 180.

Based on this information classify the supply curve.

 

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Question 4

Consider the following supply schedule for books.

PriceQuantity Supplied
$8437
$16469
$24501
$32533
$40565
$48597
$56629
$64661

Suppose that the price of books increases from $56 to $64.

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

 

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Question 5

Consider the following supply schedule for shoes.

PriceQuantity Supplied
$10443
$20483
$30523
$40563
$50603
$60643
$70683
$80723

Suppose that the price of shoes increases from $10 to $20.

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

 

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