This question focuses on the idea of cross price elasticity (in effect, peanut butter and jelly) and the idea of complements and substitutes. We analyze data to see how the price of one product will affect the demand for another product.
If your company produced Pallets, and you are provided analysis such that the demand for Pallets is estimated to be
Qa= 1000 – 0.75pa+ 12pX – 21pZ + 0.12Y
Note that pa= 80, pX= 50, pZ= 150, and Y = 20,000; answer the following:
You can either do this using calculus or an excel spreadsheet—both work. If you use calculus, show your work; if you use a spreadsheet, please submit the spreadsheet.
C) In this case, both the goods are Complementary goods as Complementary goods have a negative cross- price elasticity: as the price of one good increases, the demand for the second good decreases. So if Price of Commodity Z increases then there is a fall in demand of Quantity A.
This question focuses on the idea of cross price elasticity (in effect, peanut butter and jelly)...
The cross-price elasticity of peanut butter and jelly is 0.6. If the price of jelly increases by 20%, what happens to the quantity of peanut butter sold? A) Increases by 12% B) Decreases by 12% C) Increases by 33% D) Decreases by 33%
The cross price elasticity of demand for peanut butter and jelly is: Select one: O a. Positive O b. Negative O c. Zero O d. There is no relationship ge hort Answers Jump to...
Based on USDA estimates, the cross-price elasticity for peanut butter consumption with respect to grape jam prices is 1.5. What does this information imply about the relationship between these two goods? A. Peanut butter and grape jam are substitutes in consumption B. Peanut butter and grape jam are complements in consumption C. Peanut butter and grape jam have elastic demand curves D. Peanut butter and grape jam are normal goods
The price of peanut butter increased by 25 percent and the quantity of jelly demanded decreased by 50 percent. Using one decimal place and the negative sign if necessary, the cross-price elasticity between peanut butter and jelly is _____.
QUESTION 32 An economist estimated the cross-price elasticity for peanut butter and bananas to be -1.5. Based on this information, we know the goods are a complements b. inferior goods. c. substitutes. d. inelastic.
Question 18 0.5 pts 18. A decrease in the price of peanut butter will increase both the equilibrium price and quantity in the market for jelly. O True False Question 19 0.5 pts 19. The cross-price elasticity of demand for bacon and eggs likely would be negative because bacon and eggs are complements for many people. O True O False
Question 10 (10 points) Knowing that peanut butter and jelly are complementary goods, what can be expected if the price of peanut butter goes up (other things being equal)? Buyers of peanut butter and jelly will move downward and to the right along the the market demand curve for peanut butter. Buyers of peanut butter and jelly will shift their demand for jelly to the left. Market price of jelly will fall. All of the above are expected to occur.
QUESTION 24 Price in 2012 $1 Peanut Butter Jelly Price in 2013 $1.10 $2.25 Price in 2014 $1.20 $2.50 $2 (Table: Peanut Butter and Jelly) Use Table: Peanut Butter and Jelly. Suppose a market basket consists of 20 jars of peanut butter and 10 jars of jelly. What is the value of the market basket in 2012? a. S44.50 b. $42 c. $40 d. $3
An economist estimated the cross price elasticity for peanut butter and bananas to be-1.5. Based on this information, we know the poods are a complements b inferior goods. c.substitutes d. inelastic QUESTION 33 Strategy is a. The art of matching the resources and capabilities of a firm to the opportunities and risks in its environment b. Developing a resource for the company that is both rare and valuable to create competitive advantage c. Making sure that the resource developed is...
For the following pairs of goods, would you expect the cross-price elasticity of demand to be positive, negative, or zero? Briefly explain. a) Peanut Butter and Jelly b) Shoes and sandals c) Orange Juice and Apple Juice d) Televisions and DVD players e) T-shirts and gasoline