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3 years ago

(a) If the demand equation is pq=k for a positive constant k, compute the elasticity of demand.

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nirvana33 [79]3 years ago

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Answer:

a.Elasticity of demand is p = k/q (an inverse relationship between the price and quantity)

b.My answer in part (a) means that an increase in the price of the item will lead to a decrease in its demand, hence the following applies

1.All prices are critical points of the revenue function.

2.Revenue is increased by lowering the price

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C. Neither proprietorships or partnerships issue stock.

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The statements that are true regarding owners' equity and ownership rights held in noncorporate entities include:

• No distinction is made between invested capital and retained earnings for a proprietorship or a partnership.

• Neither proprietorships or partnerships issue stock.

• Owners' equity for proprietorships and partnerships is usually referred to as capital.

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