Math Problem Statement
A beverage company works out a demand function for its sale of soda and finds it to be q=D(x)=3900-30x where q=the quantity of sodas sold when the price per can, in cents, is x. At what price, x, is the elasticity of demand elasticity?
Solution
The elasticity of demand is calculated using the formula:
Here, , so the steps are as follows:
Step 1: Differentiate with respect to
Step 2: Substitute and into the elasticity formula
Step 3: Solve for unit elasticity ()
Set and solve for :
Multiply through by to eliminate the denominator:
Simplify:
Solve for :
Final Answer:
The price at which the elasticity of demand is 1 (unit elasticity) is 65 cents.
Do you want further details or examples of similar calculations? Here are five related questions to consider:
- How does elasticity affect total revenue for the company?
- What happens to demand when the price is set above or below 65 cents?
- Can you explain how to determine the price elasticity of demand in real-world scenarios?
- What is the interpretation of elasticity values greater or less than 1?
- How could this beverage company optimize pricing based on elasticity?
Tip: Always calculate elasticity at different price points to assess how sensitive demand is to price changes!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Elasticity of Demand
Differentiation
Algebra
Formulas
Elasticity of Demand Formula: E(x) = -(dD(x)/dx) * (x/D(x))
Theorems
Definition of Elasticity of Demand
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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