The short-term demand for crude oil in Country A in 2008 can be approximated by q = f(p) = 2,000,569p -0.03 , where p represents the price of crude oil in dollars per barrel a represents the per capita consumption of crude oil. Calculate and interpret the elasticity of demand when the price is $76 per barrel. (Type an integer or a decimal.) The elasticity of demand for oil is What is the elasticity of demand for oil when the the price is $76 per barrel? (Type an integer or a decimal.) Interpret the elasticity of demand. Choose the correct answer below. O A. The demand is elastic, so as price increases, revenue decreases. OB. The demand is elastic, so as price increases, revenue increases. OC. The demand is inelastic, so as price increases, revenue increases. O D. The demand is inelastic, so as price increases, revenue decreases.

The short-term demand for crude oil in Country A in 2008 can be approximated by q = f(p) = 2,000,569p -0.03 , where p represents the price of crude oil in dollars per barrel a represents the per capita consumption of crude oil. Calculate and interpret the elasticity of demand when the price is $76 per barrel. (Type an integer or a decimal.) The elasticity of demand for oil is What is the elasticity of demand for oil when the the price is $76 per barrel? (Type an integer or a decimal.) Interpret the elasticity of demand. Choose the correct answer below. O A. The demand is elastic, so as price increases, revenue decreases. OB. The demand is elastic, so as price increases, revenue increases. OC. The demand is inelastic, so as price increases, revenue increases. O D. The demand is inelastic, so as price increases, revenue decreases.

Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategies and Tactics (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305506381

Author:James R. McGuigan, R. Charles Moyer, Frederick H.deB. Harris

Publisher:James R. McGuigan, R. Charles Moyer, Frederick H.deB. Harris

Chapter3: Demand Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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