#1 Based on the determinants of elasticity as discussed in the text, explain what the price elasticity of demand of the following products would be: (a) ballpoint pens; (b) Crest toothpaste; (c)...

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Based on the determinants of elasticity as discussed in the text, explain what the price elasticity of demand of the following products would be: (a) ballpoint pens; (b) Crest toothpaste; (c) diamond rings; (d) sugar; and (e) refrigerators.
(a) Ballpoint pens:
(b) Crest toothpaste:
(c) Diamond rings:
(d) Sugar:
(e) Refrigerators:
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Using the demand data given, complete the following table by computing total revenue at each of the prices.
Indicate whether demand is elastic, inelastic, or unitary between each set of prices.

























































































Price

Quantity demanded

Total revenue

Character of demand
$1000300
$_____
__________
900400
_____
__________
800500
_____
__________
700600
_____
__________
600700
_____
__________
500800
_____
__________
400900
_____
__________
3001000
_____
__________
2001100
_____
__________
1001200
_____





ECON203 Graded Activity 2 #1 Based on the determinants of elasticity as discussed in the text, explain what the price elasticity of demand of the following products would be: (a) ballpoint pens; (b) Crest toothpaste; (c) diamond rings; (d) sugar; and (e) refrigerators. (a)Ballpoint pens: (b)Crest toothpaste: (c)Diamond rings: (d)Sugar: (e)Refrigerators: #2 Using the demand data given, complete the following table by computing total revenue at each of the prices. Indicate whether demand is elastic, inelastic, or unitary between each set of prices. Price Quantity demanded Total revenue Character of demand $1000 300 $_____ __________ 900 400 _____ __________ 800 500 _____ __________ 700 600 _____ __________ 600 700 _____ __________ 500 800 _____ __________ 400 900 _____ __________ 300 1000 _____ __________ 200 1100 _____ __________ 100 1200 _____
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ECON203
Graded Activity 2
#1
Based on the determinants of elasticity as discussed in the text,
explain what the price elasticity
of demand of the following products would be: (a) ballpoint pens; (b) Crest toothpaste; (c)
diamond rings; (d) sugar; and (e) refrigerators.
(a) Ballpoint pens:

Answer:
There are many substitutes to Ball point pens as there are many brands of ballpoint pens; also it
can be substituted with ink pen or simply with writing pad. So it is likely to have an elastic
demand.
(b) Crest toothpaste:

Answer:
Crest toothpaste is just a one brand of toothpaste. However, there are many companies making
toothpastes. This means there are substitute to Crest toothpaste. So it will have...
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