What is the price elasticity of demand coefficient for Good X between the prices of Good X of $5 to $6? (Round to hundredth please.) (No work needed.)
Row | Price of Good X | Quantity Demand of Good X | Quantity Supply of Good X | Price of Good Y | Buyer's Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $1 | 40 | 12 | $10 | $110 |
2 | 2 | 38 | 15 | 11 | $120 |
3 | 3 | 34 | 18 | 13 | $130 |
4 | 4 | 34 | 35 | 12 | $145 |
5 | 4 | 25 | 35 | 13 | $155 |
6 | 5 | 15 | 50 | 13 | $150 |
7 | 6 | 2 | 55 | 12 | $100 |
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Using the midpoint formula and the table above, when the buyers income decreases from $150 to $100 the income elasticity of Good X is , implying that Good X over this income range is .
Between 1 and Infinity
Infinite
Between 0 and 1
The price effect for Good X is 0 between rows on the table.
$72
$136
Using the table above. When performing the total revenue test for Good X from rows 3 to row 4, the price from $3 to $4. At the same time, total revenue from to . These results would indicate that demand is over this price range, given that both price and quantity do change by some amount.
Based on the table, the price elasticity of demand toward Good X would be calculated by setting up the formula of |(/ ) divided by (/)|. We can also condense this formula into |/|.