The table below shows the demand schedule for a good. Complete the following table, using the appropriate equation, with the total expenditure and indicate in the elasticity column whether the good is elastic or inelastic over that price range.

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The table below shows the demand schedule for a good. Complete the following table, using the appropriate equation, with the total expenditure and indicate in the elasticity column whether the good is elastic or inelastic over that price range.

Price (£)

Demand (per week)

Total expenditure

Elasticity - elastic / inelastic?

1

50

 

****

2

40

   

3

30

   

4

25

   

5

20

   

6

16

   

7

13

   

8

10

   

9

8

   

10

5

   
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