A linear demand for lake front cabins on a nearby lake is estimated to be: QD = 900,000 - 2P. What is the point price elasticity for lake front cabins at a price of P = $300,000? [HINT: Ep = (?Q/?P)(P/Q)]
a. EP = -3.0
b. EP = -2.0
c. EP = -1.0
d. EP = -0.5
e. EP = 0
b
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