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Question 1

Suppose that when the price of cereal increases from $3.6 to $4 quantity supplied increases from 210 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 cereal decreases from $4.4 to $3.5, quantity supplied decreases from 240 to 190.

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

 

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Question 3

Suppose that the price of cereal decreases from $4.2 to $3.6. As a result, quantity supplied decreases from 250 to 200.

Based on this information classify the supply curve.

 

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Question 4

Consider the following supply schedule for bags.

PriceQuantity Supplied
$8441
$16473
$24505
$32537
$40569
$48601
$56633
$64665

Suppose that the price of bags increases from $48 to $56.

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
$9417
$18426
$27435
$36444
$45453
$54462
$63471
$72480

Suppose that the price of bags increases from $63 to $72.

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

 

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