To maximize revenue, we need to consider the relationship between price elasticity of demand and total revenue. The total revenue is maximized at the point where the price elasticity of demand is equal to -1, indicating unitary elasticity.
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Price elasticity of demand measures how the quantity demanded of a good changes in response to a change in its price. It is calculated as the percentage change in quantity demanded divided by the percentage change in price. The value of elasticity can range from Show more…
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