The price of sushi decreased by 10% and the quantity demanded for sushi increased by 15%. Therefore, the price elasticity of demand for sushi is: Select one: a. 0.10 b. 0.67 c. 0.15 d. 1.50

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The price of sushi decreased by 10% and the quantity demanded for sushi increased by 15%. Therefore, the price elasticity of demand for sushi is:
Select one:
a.
0.10
b.
0.67
c.
0.15
d.
1.50
### Understanding Producer Surplus

The table below presents the willingness to sell for four camera sellers:

| Quantity | Sellers   | Producer's Willingness to Sell |
|----------|-----------|--------------------------------|
| 1        | Canon     | $600                            |
| 2        | Sony      | $800                            |
| 3        | Olympus   | $1,000                          |
| 4        | Fuji Film | $1,200                          |

#### Explanation:

This table provides data on the minimum price at which each seller is willing to sell their camera. For example, Canon is willing to sell at $600, while Fuji Film requires at least $1,200.

#### Question:

If the market price for a camera is $900, what would be the total producer surplus for this group of sellers?

- **Select one:**
  - a. $300
  - b. $500
  - c. $400
  - d. $600

#### Calculating Producer Surplus:

- **Canon's Surplus**: $900 (market price) - $600 (willingness to sell) = $300
- **Sony's Surplus**: $900 - $800 = $100
- **Olympus**: No surplus, as $900 < $1,000
- **Fuji Film**: No surplus, as $900 < $1,200

**Total Producer Surplus**: $300 + $100 = **$400**

The correct answer is **c. $400**.
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Producer Surplus The table below presents the willingness to sell for four camera sellers: | Quantity | Sellers | Producer's Willingness to Sell | |----------|-----------|--------------------------------| | 1 | Canon | $600 | | 2 | Sony | $800 | | 3 | Olympus | $1,000 | | 4 | Fuji Film | $1,200 | #### Explanation: This table provides data on the minimum price at which each seller is willing to sell their camera. For example, Canon is willing to sell at $600, while Fuji Film requires at least $1,200. #### Question: If the market price for a camera is $900, what would be the total producer surplus for this group of sellers? - **Select one:** - a. $300 - b. $500 - c. $400 - d. $600 #### Calculating Producer Surplus: - **Canon's Surplus**: $900 (market price) - $600 (willingness to sell) = $300 - **Sony's Surplus**: $900 - $800 = $100 - **Olympus**: No surplus, as $900 < $1,000 - **Fuji Film**: No surplus, as $900 < $1,200 **Total Producer Surplus**: $300 + $100 = **$400** The correct answer is **c. $400**.
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