The demand function for a product is given below. p = 32 - 4x, 0 < x < 8 (a) Find the price elasticity of demand when x = 4. (b) Find the values of x and p that maximize the total revenue. x = units p = $ (c) For the value of x found in part (b), find the price elasticity of demand.
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