A person’s demand for gizmos is given by the following equation: q = 6 - 0.5p + 0.0002i where, q is the quantity demanded at price p when the person’s income is i. Assume initially that the person’s income is $40,000.

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A person’s demand for gizmos is given by the following equation:

q = 6 - 0.5p + 0.0002i

where, q is the quantity demanded at price p when the person’s income is i. Assume initially that the person’s income is $40,000.

At a price of $10, what is the price elasticity of demand for gizmos? (HINT: Consider how a $1 change in price affects the quantity demanded.)

 

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