Elasticity of demand, Microeconomics

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#q The price of a laptop increases by 20% and there is a 40% drop in the quantity demanded.
• The price of a pack of cigarettes increases by 10% and there is a 5% drop in the quantity demanded.
Of the above examples, which are more elastic, and which is the least elastic? Why? Answer the following questions:
• Why is elasticity an important concept for a business?
o Bridge tolls
o Beachfront properties
o Gourmet coffee
o Gasoline
o Cell phones
Now that you are an expert on elasticity’s, what do you think would be the best time of year to raise prices, and why?
What do you think the elasticity’s are in the flower business? .

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