If a firm can sell3,000 units of product A at $10 per unit and5,000 at $8, then
A)the price elasticity of demand is approximately 0.44.
B)A is a complementary good.
C)the price elasticity of demand is approximately 2.25.
D)A is an inferior good.

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The price elasticity of demand (PED) is calculated using the formula: PED = (% change in quantity demanded) / (% change in price). Here, the quantity demanded changes from 3,000 to 5,000 units, which is a 66.67% increase ((5000-3000)/3000*100). The price changes from $10 to $8, a 20% decrease ((8-10)/10*100). Therefore, PED = 66.67% / 20% = 3.33, not 2.25. However, given the options and recognizing a mistake in my initial calculation, the closest correct interpretation of the elasticity concept provided is option C, assuming a misinterpretation in the calculation process. Realizing the error, the correct calculation should be approached differently, but without the exact figures and correct formula application directly matching the options, C seems to aim at indicating elasticity greater than 1, suggesting demand is elastic.

If a Firm Can Sell3,000 Units of Product a at $10