Answer: a) , b) 0.7975, demand is inelastic, c) increase.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since we have given that
So, derivative w.r.t x would be
As we know that
(b) Find the elasticity when x = 2.
So, we put x = 2, we get that
Since, 0.7975 < 1, so the demand is inelastic.
(c) At $2 per plant, will a small increase in price cause the total revenue to increase or decrease?
The total revenue will also increase with increase in price.
As total revenue =
Hence, a) , b) 0.7975, demand is inelastic, c) increase.
