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ECON1003 Tut02 2023s2
ECON1003 Tut02 2023s2
ECON1003 Tut02 2023s2
Carlton Li
School of Economics
The University of Sydney
1 Elasticity
Question 1; 3 (4c)
∆Q d /Q d ∆Q d P 1 P
ϵd = = =
∆P/P ∆P Q d b Qd
(a)
1 P
< −1
b Qd
P
−2 × < −1
(24 − 2P)
P
>1
12 − P
P
−1>0
12 − P
P − (12 − P
>0
(12 − P)
2P − 12 > 0
P>6
1 Elasticity
Question 1; 3 (4c)
ax 2 + bx + c = 0 (a ̸= 0)
The demand is given by P = 160 − 8Q. (a) Write down the equation of
the total revenue function; (b) Graph the total revenue function; (c) Find
the quantity that maximises total revenue; also, find the maximum
revenue; (d) Calculate the quantity sold if the total revenue is 400.
The demand is given by P = 160 − 8Q. (a) Write down the equation of
the total revenue function; (b) Graph the total revenue function; (c) Find
the quantity that maximises total revenue; also, find the maximum
revenue; (d) Calculate the quantity sold if the total revenue is 400.
(a)
1 Elasticity
Question 1; 3 (4c)
Definition: an = a| × a ×
{z... × a}
n times
e 5x e −x e 5−x (1)
√
a2 a
−2
(2)
2a√
x
a ax
(3)
3a1−x
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