From this information, derive Elmo’s demand schedule. Then graph his demand curve for bottled water. If the price of a bottle of water is $4, how many bottles does Elmo buy? How much consumer surplus does Elmo get from his purchases? Show Elmo’s consumer surplus in your graph. If the price falls to $2, how does quantity demanded change? How does Elmo’s consumer surplus change? Show these changes in your graph.

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] It is a hot day, and Elmo is thirsty. Here is the value of Elmo places on a bottle of water:]

Value of first bottle                               $7

Value of second bottle                         $5

Value of third bottle                             $3

Value of fourth bottle                           $1

 

  1. From this information, derive Elmo’s demand schedule. Then graph his demand curve for bottled water.
  2. If the price of a bottle of water is $4, how many bottles does Elmo buy? How much consumer surplus does Elmo get from his purchases? Show Elmo’s consumer surplus in your graph.
  3. If the price falls to $2, how does quantity demanded change? How does Elmo’s consumer surplus change? Show these changes in your graph.
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