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Problem 6: Suppose that your demand schedule for DVDs is as follows:
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Quantity Demanded Income = Rs. 20000 |
Quantity Demanded Income = Rs. 24000 |
Rs. 18 |
80 DVDs |
100 DVDs |
20 |
70 |
90 |
24 |
55 |
60 |
28 |
35 |
40 |
32 |
24 |
28 |
- Use the midpoint method to calculate your
price elasticity of demand as the price of
DVDs increases from Rs.24 to Rs.28 if (i) your income is Rs.20000 and (ii) your income is
Rs.24000.
- Calculate your income elasticity of demand as your income increases from Rs. 20,000 to $24,000 if (i) the price is Rs.18 and (ii) the price is Rs.20.
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