) Consider the following demand equation: Demand: QD = 80 – 5P a) Suppose there is a price increase from $6 to $8. Calculate the clasticity of demand along the portion of the demand curve between $6 and S8. b) Suppose there is a price increase from $8 to $9. Calculate the elasticity of demand along the portion of the demand curve between $8 and $9. With respect to this linear demand equation, is the elasticity of demand constant?

) Consider the following demand equation: Demand: QD = 80 – 5P a) Suppose there is a price increase from $6 to $8. Calculate the clasticity of demand along the portion of the demand curve between $6 and S8. b) Suppose there is a price increase from $8 to $9. Calculate the elasticity of demand along the portion of the demand curve between $8 and $9. With respect to this linear demand equation, is the elasticity of demand constant?

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