The demand function for a good is Q = 100 − 2p. What is the elasticity at the point p = 10 and Q = 80. (Use the definition  = dQ/dp · p/q, where dQ/dp=-2).

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The demand function for a good is Q = 100 − 2p.


What is the elasticity at the point p = 10 and Q = 80.

(Use the definition  = dQ/dp · p/q, where dQ/dp=-2).

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