A particular commodity has a price-demand equation given by p = v6724 – 224x, where æ is the amount in pounds of the commodity demanded when the price is p dollars per pound. Find consumers' surplus if (a) the equilibrium quantity is 26 pounds. Round your answer to the nearest cent if necessary. (b) the equilibrium price is 23 dollars. Round your answer to the nearest cent if necessary.

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A particular commodity has a price-demand equation given by p = v6724 – 224æ, where a is the amount in pounds of the
commodity demanded when the price is p dollars per pound. Find consumers' surplus if
(a) the equilibrium quantity is 26 pounds. Round your answer to the nearest cent if necessary.
(b) the equilibrium price is 23 dollars. Round your answer to the nearest cent if necessary.
Transcribed Image Text:A particular commodity has a price-demand equation given by p = v6724 – 224æ, where a is the amount in pounds of the commodity demanded when the price is p dollars per pound. Find consumers' surplus if (a) the equilibrium quantity is 26 pounds. Round your answer to the nearest cent if necessary. (b) the equilibrium price is 23 dollars. Round your answer to the nearest cent if necessary.
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