Suppose that the elasticity of demand at a given price level is E(p)-D1.5. What does that mean? Select both the correct answer to elastic, unit, or inelastic as well as what the company should do to increase revenue. Since E(p)>1, demand is unit. Since E(p)>1, demand is elastic. The company should leave prices alone as the revenue is currently maximized. O Since E(p)>1, demand is inelastic. O The company should raise prices to raise revenue. The company should lower prices to raise revenue.

Suppose that the elasticity of demand at a given price level is E(p)-D1.5. What does that mean? Select both the correct answer to elastic, unit, or inelastic as well as what the company should do to increase revenue. Since E(p)>1, demand is unit. Since E(p)>1, demand is elastic. The company should leave prices alone as the revenue is currently maximized. O Since E(p)>1, demand is inelastic. O The company should raise prices to raise revenue. The company should lower prices to raise revenue.

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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