Graph the supply and demand curves and use the midpoint (averages) formula to calculate the respective price elasticities of supply and demand over the price range given.  Then determine over what range of prices supply and demand are elastic, unit elastic, or inelastic.   Es QS Price QD Ed   2400 14 0     2200 12 500     1900 10 1000     1500 8 1500     1000 6 2000     500 4 2500

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Graph the supply and demand curves and use the midpoint (averages) formula to calculate the respective price elasticities of supply and demand over the price range given.  Then determine over what range of prices supply and demand are elastic, unit elastic, or inelastic.  

Es QS Price QD Ed
  2400 14 0  
  2200 12 500  
  1900 10 1000  
  1500 8 1500  
  1000 6 2000  
  500 4 2500  
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As we know that demand and supply curve is downward and upward sloping curve as per law of demand and supply respectively.

and if both curves intersect at certain point then it is a equilibrium. 

 

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