25. Elasticity of Demand Question Suppose that the price p of a product and its demand x are related through the price- demand equation x+400p = 8, 000. It can be shown that the elasticity of demand is elastic for 10
25. Elasticity of Demand Question Suppose that the price p of a product and its demand x are related through the price- demand equation x+400p = 8, 000. It can be shown that the elasticity of demand is elastic for 10
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Suppose that the price p of a product and its demand x are related through the price-
demand equation
x+400p = 8, 000.
It can be shown that the elasticity of demand is elastic for
10 <p < 20.
What is the interpretation of this result?
Select the correct answer below:
O For any price that is less than 10 or greater than 20, an increase in price will
result in a decrease in revenue.
O For any price between 10 and 20, an increase in price will result in an
increase in revenue.
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O For any price that is less than 10 or greater than 20, an increase in price will
result in a decrease in revenue.
O For any price between 10 and 20, an increase in price will result in an
increase in revenue.
O For any price between 10 and 20, an increase in price will result in a decrease
in revenue.
O None of the above
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