Graph demand data & use midpoint formula

reneegg1990

Graph the accompanying demand data, and then use the midpoint formula for Ed to determine price elasticity of demand for each of the four possible $1 price changes. What can you conclude about the relationship between the slope of a curve and its elasticity?

 

Product Price 

Quantity Demanded 

$5

1

4

2

3

3

2

4

1

5

 

Hint:  Use my spreadsheet “Elasticity” to easily calculate coefficients of elasticity.

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