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Chapter 2, Problem 2.6P
To determine
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To draw the graph of
To determine
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To find the elasticity at each level.
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Francine is a a dental floss tycoon living in Montana. She faces the following demand curve for her product:
Price ( in $/unit) Quantity demanded
2.50 1000
2.20 2000
1.90 3000
1.60 4000
1.30 5000
1.00 6000
.70 7000
.40 8000
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EBK MICROECONOMICS
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