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If the elasticity of demand for milk tea equals -1.5 and the quantity demanded equals 40,000, predict what will happen to the quantity demanded of milk tea when: a.)the price increases by 10% b.)the price falls by 5%

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          If the elasticity of demand for milk tea equals -1.5 and the quantity demanded equals 40,000, predict what will happen to the quantity demanded of milk tea when: 
a.)the price increases by 10%
b.)the price falls by 5%

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Principles of Economics

Gregory Mankiw 8th Edition

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10/11/2022

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- Percentage change in price = 10% - Percentage change in quantity demanded = -1.5 * 10% = -15% - New quantity demanded = 40,000 - 15% of 40,000 - New quantity demanded = 40,000 - 6,000 - New quantity demanded = 34,000 ** Show more…

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If the elasticity of demand for milk tea equals -1.5 and the quantity demanded equals 40,000, predict what will happen to the quantity demanded of milk tea when: a.)the price increases by 10% b.)the price falls by 5%