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When the market price of a good changes from Rs. 10 to Rs.20. As a result, the quantity supplied by a firm increases by 20 units. The price elasticity of a firm’s supply curve is 0.4. Find the initial and final output levels of the firm.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 25 Apr, 2016, 02:40: PM
answered-by-expert Expert Answer

Price elasticity of supply = Price/ quantity * Change in Quantity/ Change in price

0.4 = 10/? * 20/20

0.4 = 10

Initial output = 10/0.4 = 25 units

Final output = 25 units + 20 units= 45 units

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