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ID: 1106411 • Letter: P

Question

Please ignore the last answer, I am not sure if that is correct or not, thanks!

The demand curve for product Xis given by Qxd 460 -4Px a. Find the inverse demand curve. Instruction: Enter all values as integers, or if needed, as a decimal. Qx Instructions: Enter your responses to the nearest penny (two decimal places). b. How much consumer surplus do consumers receive when Px $35? c. How much consumer surplus do consumers receive when P $25? d. In general, what happens to the level of consumer surplus as the price of a good falls? The level of consumer surplus Increases v/l as the price of a good falls

Explanation / Answer

a) Inverse demand curve:

Px = 115 - 0.25Qx (rearrange demand curve equation)

b)

Consumer surplus = (Y intercept of demand curve - Price) x Quantity/2

Price = $35, Q = 320

Y intercept = 115 (Q = 0)

CS = 80 x 320/2 = $12800

c)

Price = $25, Q = 360

CS = 90 x 360/2 = $16200

d)

The level of consumer surplus increases as the price of a good falls.