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Suppose the Demand for Baby Shoes in a Small Town

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Suppose the demand for baby shoes in a small town is described by the equation:
Q = 50 - 2P
where Q is the quantity of baby shoes demanded and P is the average price of a pair of baby shoes.
a. What is the price elasticity of demand for baby shoes when the price is $15? Use calculus to show the answer.
b. What is the price elasticity of demand for baby shoes when the price is $10? Use calculus to show the answer.

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a. At $15, quantity is 50 - 2(15) = 20. ...

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