Question 1

SkyyMarley Airlines has determined that the price elasticity of demand for two customer segments (Coach and Business Class) is -1.35 and -2.50. Based on their expectations of profitability, SkyyMarley realizes the price of a Coach seat should be $175 (one way). How much should SkyyMarley charge for a Business Class ticket? (

Question 2

Consider that the demand curve for apples is given by Qd = 140 - 5P, where Qd is the number of pounds demanded per year and p is the price per pound. The supply of apples can be described by Qs = 40 + 3P, where Qs is the number of pounds provided.

A What is the equilibrium price?

B What is the equilibrium quantity supplied and demanded?

C Determine  the consumer surplus at the equilibrium price.

D Determine the producer surplus at the equilibrium price.

E Evaluate  the total surplus at the equilibrium price.

F Now assume that the government imposes a tax of $8 per each pound sold, paid by the consumers,. In this case, what are the price and the consumer surplus?