Marginal Analysis of a Demand Function
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Problem:
A product's demand function is found to be n(p)=0.006p4−0.15p3+1.4p2−5.0p+11 where n is the number of units bought and p is the price per unit. How fast is the demand increasing when the price is $3 per unit and $7 per unit?
Answer:
n′(3)=−3.002 and n′(7)=−6.218