Question 2. A monopolist sells the same product at the same price into two different markets. The demand for the product in market #1 is denoted D₁ (p) = 302p where p is the unit price. The demand for the product in market #2 is given by D₂(p) = 80 - 3p. (a) If the monopolist sets a price of $20 per unit, what is the total demand? (b) Explain why elasticity of total demand is not defined at a unit price of $15.

Question 2. A monopolist sells the same product at the same price into two different markets. The demand for the product in market #1 is denoted D₁ (p) = 302p where p is the unit price. The demand for the product in market #2 is given by D₂(p) = 80 - 3p. (a) If the monopolist sets a price of $20 per unit, what is the total demand? (b) Explain why elasticity of total demand is not defined at a unit price of $15.

Micro Economics For Today

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Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter9: Monopoly

Section: Chapter Questions

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